How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Ochiltree County, TX?

Inspections can be scheduled via: County Judge Office (Road Crossings) / TCEQ (OSSF), County Judge: (806) 435-8031 / TCEQ Region 1: (806) 353-9251.

County Building Permits

Ochiltree County, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Ochiltree County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Texas Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies only in unincorporated Ochiltree County, outside Perryton and outside the Booker city limits. No general county building-permit program was publicly identified. County authority is limited to road crossing permits and state OSSF permitting through TCEQ.

Department: Ochiltree County Judge Office / TCEQ (On-Site Sewage Facilities)
Address: Ochiltree County Courthouse, 511 S Main St, Perryton, TX 79070
Phone: (806) 435-8031
Email: ckelly@ochiltree.net
Website: https://www.co.ochiltree.tx.us/page/ochiltree.County.Judge

Application Process

Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Ochiltree County and not inside Perryton or Booker city limits.
Do not assume a countywide general building permit exists. No such program was found in the county's public record.
If the project will cross or disturb county road right-of-way, contact the County Judge Office regarding a road crossing permit before work begins.
If the project includes an on-site sewage facility, check the applicable permitting authority under TCEQ's OSSF guidance. Because no Ochiltree County authorized agent was identified in TCEQ's 2024 report, the TCEQ regional office appears to be the fallback permitting authority.
Submit OSSF plans and application materials to the applicable permitting authority if septic work is involved.
Obtain any separate approvals that may apply to the parcel, including TxDOT access, floodplain, utility, platting, easement, or special-district approvals.

Typical processing time: TCEQ states the permitting authority must approve or deny an OSSF application within 30 days of receipt. No county road crossing review timeline was posted.

Source: Ochiltree County Judge Office / TCEQ (On-Site Sewage Facilities)

General Requirements

No public county ordinance or county webpage was found showing a general Ochiltree County building permit requirement for ordinary vertical construction in the unincorporated area. Verified county permit requirement: road crossing permits handled through the County Judge Office. OSSF permits are required where state law requires them. TCEQ states most OSSFs require a permit before construction, installation, repair, extension, or alteration unless a state exemption applies.

Required Documents

Road crossing permit application (contact County Judge Office for form and requirements)
OSSF applications submitted under TCEQ rules to the applicable permitting authority

Building code: No public county adoption of a countywide general building code or countywide general building-permit program was found on the official county website reviewed.
Owner-builder: TCEQ states some homeowner OSSF work may be allowed under state rules for the homeowner's single-family residence.
Contractor requirements: No county local contractor registration requirement was found for general construction. State OSSF licensing rules apply where required by TCEQ.

Fees

Payment note: Coordinate directly with the County Judge Office because no public online payment workflow was found.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Ochiltree County Judge Office / TCEQ (On-Site Sewage Facilities) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

County Judge Office (Road Crossings) / TCEQ (OSSF) (in-person)
County Judge: (806) 435-8031 / TCEQ Region 1: (806) 353-9251 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: For road crossings: contact the County Judge Office, obtain county direction and permit requirements, then perform work under county approval. For OSSF: submit application, obtain approval, install the system, and complete any inspections required by the permitting authority.

Additional Resources

Building code: No public county adoption of a countywide general building code or countywide general building-permit program was found on the official county website reviewed.
County Contact Page
TCEQ On-Site Sewage Facilities Permits
TCEQ Region 1 Amarillo
TCEQ OSSF Program Email
License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Ochiltree County Judge Office / TCEQ (On-Site Sewage Facilities) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ochiltree County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Ochiltree County, TX?: No public county ordinance or county webpage was found showing a general Ochiltree County building permit requirement for ordinary vertical construction in the unincorporated area. Verified county permit requirement: road crossing permits handled through the County Judge Office. OSSF permits are required where state law requires them. TCEQ states most OSSFs require a permit before construction, installation, repair, extension, or alteration unless a state exemption applies.
How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Ochiltree County, TX?: 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Ochiltree County and not inside Perryton or Booker city limits. 2. Do not assume a countywide general building permit exists. No such program was found in the county's public record. 3. If the project will cross or disturb county road right-of-way, contact the County Judge Office regarding a road crossing permit before work begins. 4. If the project includes an on-site sewage facility, check the applicable permitting authority under TCEQ's OSSF guidance. Because no Ochiltree County authorized agent was identified in TCEQ's 2024 report, the TCEQ regional office appears to be the fallback permitting authority. 5. Submit OSSF plans and application materials to the applicable permitting authority if septic work is involved. 6. Obtain any separate approvals that may apply to the parcel, including TxDOT access, floodplain, utility, platting, easement, or special-district approvals.
How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Ochiltree County, TX?: Typical processing time is TCEQ states the permitting authority must approve or deny an OSSF application within 30 days of receipt. No county road crossing review timeline was posted..
How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Ochiltree County, TX?: Inspections can be scheduled via: County Judge Office (Road Crossings) / TCEQ (OSSF), County Judge: (806) 435-8031 / TCEQ Region 1: (806) 353-9251.

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