Newton County

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

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Newton County.

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

Permit authority: Newton County Floodplain Administration; Jasper-Newton County Public Health District (for OSSF permits)
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: Floodplain Office (409) 379-5691; Public Health District main (409) 384-6829; Newton clinic (409) 379-5291
Address: Floodplain Office, 110 E. Court Street, Room 125, Newton, TX 75966; Jasper-Newton County Public Health District main office 139 West Lamar Street, Jasper, TX 75951

Full unincorporated Newton County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Newton County

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

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Newton 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.