Lampasas County, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Lampasas County does not publish a countywide general building-permit department. Public permit-related functions are split among the County Judge's Office, the county OSSF Designated Representative, and the Floodplain Administrator.

Street address

County Judge's Office, 501 E. 4th Street, Lampasas, TX 76550

Phone

512-556-8271

randy.hoyer@co.lampasas.tx.us

Coverage

Applies only to unincorporated Lampasas County. No verified countywide general building permit program was located. Publicly documented county controls are narrower and include OSSF permits, subdivision and plat review, floodplain administration, culvert requests on county property, and certain other county-specific approvals.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Lampasas County

No countywide general building permit program was publicly documented. Verified county approvals include OSSF construction or modification permits, subdivision and plat review under the county subdivision regulations, floodplain approvals where applicable, culvert requests on county property, and salvage yard applications.

Note: No public exempt-work list was located because no countywide general building permit program was found.

Required documents

For OSSF applications: owner information, site address, soil/site evaluation, site drawing, technical information for permit, and additional floodplain information if applicable
For subdivision applications: completed plat application, required attachments, and review fee. County subdivision plats may require OSSF and floodplain administrator approvals.

Building code: No public countywide building-code adoption or countywide general building-permit code program was located in the sources reviewed.
Contractor requirements: OSSF application requires licensed site evaluators, designers, and installers.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

First determine whether the unincorporated-county project actually triggers a county approval. No documented countywide general building permit requirement was located.
02

For OSSF work, obtain the septic application from the County Judge's Office or download it, then submit the application with soil/site evaluation, required drawings, and other technical information. Do not begin construction before approval.
03

For subdivision or platting, submit the completed plat application, required attachments, and review fee under the county subdivision regulations. The plat may also need OSSF and floodplain approvals.
04

For floodplain-related matters, contact the County Floodplain Administrator. The county subdivision regulations require floodplain approvals on plats where applicable.
05

For culvert installation on county property, use the county's request to install culvert form. For salvage yards, use the county application listed by the County Judge's Office.
06

Await the county or designated official approval before starting regulated work.

Source: Lampasas County does not publish a countywide general building-permit department. Public permit-related functions are split among the County Judge's Office, the county OSSF Designated Representative, and the Floodplain Administrator. ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Lampasas County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

For subdivisions, construction plan review is $30 per lot plus $1 per foot of road.

Permit fee formula

No countywide general building permit fee exists. Verified county fees include standard anaerobic or aerobic OSSF permit $350; commercial OSSF permit $400; plat review $500 plus $1 per foot of road plus $25 per lot.

Reinspection fee

OSSF note states soil substitution and mound systems require two inspections at an additional cost of $75 submitted at the second inspection.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Designated Representative (phone)

Typical sequence: For OSSF, construction may not begin before approval. Soil substitution and mound systems require two inspections. County subdivision regulations separately require OSSF and floodplain approvals on plats where applicable.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Lampasas County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Lampasas County, TX? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Lampasas County, TX? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Lampasas County, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: No countywide general building permit fee exists. Verified county fees include standard anaerobic or aerobic OSSF permit $350; commercial OSSF permit $400; plat review $500 plus $1 per foot of road plus $25 per lot.. Plan check fee: For subdivisions, construction plan review is $30 per lot plus $1 per foot of road..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Lampasas County, TX? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Lampasas County, TX, follow these steps: 1. First determine whether the unincorporated-county project actually triggers a county approval. No documented countywide general building permit requirement was located. 2. For OSSF work, obtain the septic application from the County Judge's Office or download it, then submit the application with soil/site evaluation, required drawings, and other technical information. Do not begin construction before approval. 3. For subdivision or platting, submit the completed plat application, required attachments, and review fee under the county subdivision regulations. The plat may also need OSSF and floodplain approvals. 4. For floodplain-related matters, contact the County Floodplain Administrator. The county subdivision regulations require floodplain approvals on plats where applicable. 5. For culvert installation on county property, use the county's request to install culvert form. For salvage yards, use the county application listed by the County Judge's Office. 6. Await the county or designated official approval before starting regulated work.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Lampasas County, TX? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Lampasas County, TX via: Designated Representative.

last verified April 2026 source Lampasas County does not publish a countywide general building-permit department. Public permit-related functions are split among the County Judge's Office, the county OSSF Designated Representative, and the Floodplain Administrator. ↗ entry id permits/texas/lampasas/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Lampasas County does not publish a countywide general building-permit department. Public permit-related functions are split among the County Judge's Office, the county OSSF Designated Representative, and the Floodplain Administrator. before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Unincorporated Lampasas County