County Building Permits
Milam County, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Milam County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated areas of Milam County. County controls include floodplain and development permits, subdivision and land-development regulations, county road entrance permits, pipeline/public-road crossing permits, and OSSF/septic permits.
- Department
- Milam County Planning and Development; Milam County Health Department
- Address
- Planning and Development, 102 S Fannin St., Cameron, TX 76520; Septic Permits, 908 N Crockett Suite B, Cameron, TX 76520
- Phone
- (254) 627-1760; (254) 627-1920; Septic (254) 697-7039
Application Process
- Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Milam County and identify which county-controlled program applies: floodplain/development, subdivision or land development, county road entrance, pipeline crossing, RV park or manufactured home rental community, or OSSF/septic.
- For floodplain and development activity, use the county's Development Permit Application. The posted form states no work may start until a development permit is issued.
- For any driveway connecting to a county road, use the county road entrance permit application. The official application says applicants must meet the county commissioner on site.
- For septic systems, submit the county OSSF application through Milam County Septic Permits / Health Department.
- For subdivision or related land-development work, use the county subdivision rules, variance materials, RV park regulations, or other planning documents listed on the Planning and Development page.
Source: Milam County Planning and Development; Milam County Health Department
General Requirements
The county's permit triggers are narrower than a city building department. A development permit is required for regulated development in the floodplain program; a county road entrance permit is required for any driveway connecting to a county road; septic work uses the county OSSF program; pipeline and land-development activities use the county's separate planning forms and regulations.
Required Documents
- Applicant information
- Site and flood-hazard information
- Supporting attachments
- Inspection consent
- Owner-builder
- Texas HB 2833 private-inspection rules may apply depending on the permit type and project.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- County road entrance permits use flat fees: $25 for private/agricultural driveways; $50 for noncommercial joint access driveways; $150 for business driveways; $5,000 for industrial driveways. County-installed culverts are $15 per foot.
- Payment note
- Direct county-office handling rather than an online checkout flow.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Milam County Planning and Development; Milam County Health Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- County offices (in-person)
- Inspection hours
- Health Department: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: Varies by permit type. Development permits use floodplain/development review and inspections; road entrance permits require site coordination with the commissioner; septic inspection steps follow the OSSF program.
Additional Resources
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Milam County Planning and Development; Milam County Health Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Milam County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Milam County, TX?
- The county's permit triggers are narrower than a city building department. A development permit is required for regulated development in the floodplain program; a county road entrance permit is required for any driveway connecting to a county road; septic work uses the county OSSF program; pipeline and land-development activities use the county's separate planning forms and regulations.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Milam County, TX?
- Fees are calculated as: County road entrance permits use flat fees: $25 for private/agricultural driveways; $50 for noncommercial joint access driveways; $150 for business driveways; $5,000 for industrial driveways. County-installed culverts are $15 per foot..
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Milam County, TX?
- 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Milam County and identify which county-controlled program applies: floodplain/development, subdivision or land development, county road entrance, pipeline crossing, RV park or manufactured home rental community, or OSSF/septic. 2. For floodplain and development activity, use the county's Development Permit Application. The posted form states no work may start until a development permit is issued. 3. For any driveway connecting to a county road, use the county road entrance permit application. The official application says applicants must meet the county commissioner on site. 4. For septic systems, submit the county OSSF application through Milam County Septic Permits / Health Department. 5. For subdivision or related land-development work, use the county subdivision rules, variance materials, RV park regulations, or other planning documents listed on the Planning and Development page.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Milam County, TX?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: County offices.
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