Rusk County

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

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Rusk County.

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

Permit authority: No clearly documented general county building department. Verified county controls: Rusk County Septic Inspection and floodplain-related contact through Emergency Management.
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: Septic Inspection 903-854-2760 and mobile 903-646-2735; Fire Marshal and Emergency Management 903-657-8571; Commissioners Court office 903-657-0326
Email: psullivan@ruskcountytx.gov
Address: Rusk County Courthouse, 115 N Main, Henderson, TX 75652; Emergency Management office at 1515 Whippoorwill, Henderson, TX 75652

Full unincorporated Rusk County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Rusk County

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

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Rusk 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.