County Building Permits

Shelby County, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Shelby County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Texas Updated March 2026

Important: Shelby County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Shelby County

Permit authority
Shelby County Emergency Management (floodplain contact); Angelina and Neches River Authority OSSF Program (septic); Shelby County 9-1-1 Addressing
Phone
Shelby County Emergency Management/Floodplain: (936) 598-3664; Tax Office: (936) 598-4441; ANRA OSSF Program: (936) 632-7795
Address
Shelby County Courthouse, 200 San Augustine Street, Center, TX 75935

Jurisdictions in Shelby County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated Shelby County Permit guide → Center Permit guide → Huxley Permit guide → Joaquin Permit guide → Tenaha Permit guide → Timpson Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related Texas Resources

License Requirements Verify your contractor's Texas license → Contract Template Free homeowner-contractor agreement →

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