Unincorporated Palo Pinto County

No public countywide general building permit requirement for ordinary building construction in unincorporated Palo Pinto County. Verified county permit triggers are narrower: floodplain development in regulated areas, OSSF permitting through the county authorized-agent program, and subdivision and related development approvals under the county subdivision regulations.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found for unincorporated Palo Pinto County. Because no public countywide general building permit program was found, the county materials reviewed do not publish a city-style exempt-work list for ordinary construction.

Building code

No public countywide general building code adoption found for unincorporated Palo Pinto County. Verified local programs are the floodplain development permit process, the county OSSF authorized-agent program, and the county subdivision regulations.

Permit validity

Floodplain development permit expires if no work is commenced within six months of issuance.

Contractor requirements

No separate county general contractor licensing program for ordinary construction. State trade licensing and OSSF licensing rules may apply. Floodplain applications may require engineer or surveyor support depending on the project.

1. 01
   Determine whether the project falls into one of the county-regulated categories: floodplain development, OSSF, or subdivision and related development review.
2. 02
   For floodplain work, complete the Palo Pinto County Floodplain Development Permit Application and submit it to the Floodplain Administrator at the Office of Emergency Management.
3. 03
   Provide enough location information to identify the project and submit any required site plan, development plans, specifications, elevation data, subdivision plans, or engineer certifications identified by the Floodplain Administrator.
4. 04
   Wait for the floodplain determination. No work may start until a permit is issued and development may not be used or occupied until a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
5. 05
   For OSSF work in unincorporated county areas, contact Palo Pinto County Authorized Agent and submit the required OSSF application package and supporting materials.
6. 06
   For subdivision and plat matters, submit the required plats, plans, and fees under the county subdivision regulations and wait for county review and approval before construction of county-regulated improvements.
7. 07
   Schedule any required inspections with the county office administering the applicable program.

Typical processing time: The floodplain application states the permit will expire if no work is commenced within six months of issuance. No specific processing time estimate was published for other county programs.

Source: Palo Pinto County - Multiple Offices (Floodplain, OSSF, Subdivision) ↗

Subdivision fees are to be submitted to the county before review or consideration. Listed plat, amendment, vacation, cancellation, and road-closure fees are non-refundable.

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

• Floodplain Administrator: (940) 325-5762; OSSF: (940) 659-1240 (phone)
• Floodplain: oem@co.palo-pinto.tx.us; OSSF: david.mcdonald@co.palo-pinto.tx.us (email)

Inspection hours

TCEQ OARS lists Palo Pinto County Authorized Agent office hours as Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical sequence: Determine whether county floodplain, OSSF, or subdivision review applies; Submit application and supporting documents; County review and permit or approval decision; Construction subject to county inspections where applicable; Floodplain projects require a Certificate of Compliance before use or occupancy.

Source: Palo Pinto County - Multiple Offices (Floodplain, OSSF, Subdivision) ↗