Rains County

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

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Rains County.

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

Permit authority: Rains County; Permits and Regulations, Environmental Enforcement (OSSF), Road and Bridge (driveway and culvert)
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: 903-473-5000 main; 903-473-5025 OSSF / Environmental Enforcement
Email: Joe.Parker@co.rains.tx.us
Address: Rains County Courthouse Annex, 220 W. Quitman St. Suite B, Emory, TX 75440; OSSF: 189 E. North St., Emory, TX 75440; Road and Bridge: 1293 South HWY 19, Emory, TX 75440

Full unincorporated Rains County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Rains County

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

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Rains 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.