Madison County

Madison County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Madison County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Madison County Rural Development / Wastewater Office, Madison County Floodplain, County Commissioner (precinct)
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: 936-241-6200; Wastewater 936-348-2152; Floodplain 936-348-3810
Email: tom.mcwhorter@madisoncountytx.org; shelly.butts@madisoncountytx.org
Address: Madison County Courthouse, 101 West Main Street, Madisonville, TX 77864; Wastewater Office, 101 W. Main, Suite B-22, Madisonville, TX 77864; Floodplain Coordinator, 101 W. Main, Suite B-13, Madisonville, TX 77864

Full unincorporated Madison County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Madison County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Madison County, Texas. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.