Leon County, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Leon County permits program (County Judge's office and 911 Addressing / EOC office)

Street address

155 N. Cass, Centerville, TX 75833, 3rd Floor (911 Addressing / EOC permit intake)

Phone

(903) 536-2331

Permits@co.leon.tx.us

Coverage

All properties in unincorporated Leon County only. Verify that the parcel is not inside a city limit.

Online portal

Leon County Permits

County website with downloadable forms and payment links

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Leon County

Floodplain determination and development permit is required for new construction, manufactured home placement, and substantial improvements in regulated flood areas because Leon County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. Electric permit is required only within unincorporated areas of Leon County. Septic permits are required through the Leon County OSSF Compliance Program.

Note: No public general exempt-work list was found. The county documents only narrower permit controls.

Required documents

Verified 911 physical address before floodplain or electric permit filing
Completed county floodplain or electric permit form
Additional project details requested by the county form or the OSSF program

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Verify that the property is in unincorporated Leon County and not inside a city limit.
02

Determine which county permit applies. The county publicly supports floodplain permits, electric release permits, and septic permits.
03

For floodplain work, verify the 911 physical address first, then complete the floodplain permit and submit it by email to Permits@co.leon.tx.us, by fax to (903) 536-1021, or in person at the 911 Addressing / EOC office.
04

For electric service in unincorporated areas, verify the 911 physical address first, then complete the electric permit and submit it by email, fax, or in person. Electric permits are required only in unincorporated Leon County.
05

For septic work, contact the Leon County OSSF Compliance Program and obtain the septic permit through the county program or County Judge's office.
06

Pay the applicable county fee using the posted payment link or the in-person county intake process.
07

Wait for written county authorization before starting development covered by the county permit program.

Source: Leon County permits program (County Judge's office and 911 Addressing / EOC office) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Leon County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$20

Permit fee formula

Floodplain determination fee: $20.00 (flat fee unless property is in SFHA flood zone, then call for guidance). Electric permit fee: $30.00 (flat fee).

County permit pages provide payment links for floodplain and electric permit payments. Applicants may also submit by email, fax, or in-person.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: permit category determination, address verification, form submission, county review and written authorization, separate OSSF review for septic where applicable.

Source: Leon County permits program (County Judge's office and 911 Addressing / EOC office) ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Leon County permits

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

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

Building permit fees in unincorporated Leon County, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $20. Fees are calculated as: Floodplain determination fee: $20.00 (flat fee unless property is in SFHA flood zone, then call for guidance). Electric permit fee: $30.00 (flat fee)..

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

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Leon County, TX, follow these steps: 1. Verify that the property is in unincorporated Leon County and not inside a city limit. 2. Determine which county permit applies. The county publicly supports floodplain permits, electric release permits, and septic permits. 3. For floodplain work, verify the 911 physical address first, then complete the floodplain permit and submit it by email to Permits@co.leon.tx.us, by fax to (903) 536-1021, or in person at the 911 Addressing / EOC office. 4. For electric service in unincorporated areas, verify the 911 physical address first, then complete the electric permit and submit it by email, fax, or in person. Electric permits are required only in unincorporated Leon County. 5. For septic work, contact the Leon County OSSF Compliance Program and obtain the septic permit through the county program or County Judge's office. 6. Pay the applicable county fee using the posted payment link or the in-person county intake process. 7. Wait for written county authorization before starting development covered by the county permit program.

last verified April 2026 source Leon County permits program (County Judge's office and 911 Addressing / EOC office) ↗ entry id permits/texas/leon/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Leon County permits program (County Judge's office and 911 Addressing / EOC office) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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