County Building Permits
Titus County, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Titus County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
This section covers unincorporated Titus County only. Verified county controls are narrower and center on OSSF or septic regulation, platting and subdivision review, and floodplain-related review.
- Department
- Environmental Inspection Service for OSSF matters; Platting and Subdivisions through the Titus County Clerk's Office
- Address
- Environmental Inspection Service, 304 S Van Buren, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455; Titus County Courthouse, 100 W 1st St, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
- Phone
- Environmental Inspection Service (903) 572-6641; Platting and Subdivisions (903) 577-6796
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Titus County and not inside Mount Pleasant, Talco, Winfield, or Miller's Cove.
- Determine which county-controlled approval applies: OSSF or septic permitting, platting and subdivision review, or floodplain-related review.
- For OSSF work, obtain the permit forms either in person from the Titus County Designated Representative and Environmental Investigator or online through the Region 5 site referenced by the county.
- Pay the applicable OSSF fee to the Titus County Treasurer at the courthouse and present the receipt to OSSF inspectors before the application will be considered for approval.
- Deliver the completed OSSF permit paperwork and supporting documents, together with the Treasurer receipt, to the Titus County Sheriff's Office and Designated Representative for review.
- The county's OSSF handout states the Designated Representative will review the application and notify the submitter whether the permit is approved for construction or denied, with reasons and steps needed for approval if denied.
- For land division or subdivision activity, contact the County Clerk's Office and submit the plat application and subdivision checklist. Plats should be coordinated through the County Clerk's office, and the checklist states that Environmental Quality approval is required on all pertinent information pertaining to OSSF and floodplain before submittal.
General Requirements
The public record does not support a city-style, countywide general building permit program for ordinary construction in unincorporated Titus County. Verified narrower permit controls are: OSSF permits for systems that are installed, subjected to major repair, or associated with a residence or building that undergoes a substantive change in square footage, usage, or occupancy; platting and subdivision review through the County Clerk's office before submitting plats; and floodplain-related review as part of county development and subdivision review.
Required Documents
- OSSF permit forms
- Proof of fee payment from the County Treasurer
- Certified affidavit filed with the County Clerk for surface-application systems, aerobic treatment pumps, or other systems requiring continuing maintenance
- County plat application
- Development subdivision checklist
- Building code
- No public countywide building code adoption or general residential building-inspection program was found for unincorporated Titus County. The verified county regulatory program is the TCEQ-approved local OSSF order authorized on March 27, 2017.
- Contractor requirements
- Homeowners and OSSF installers may seek an OSSF permit, but local OSSF work remains tied to the state-regulated septic framework rather than a county general-contractor license program.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $360.00
- Permit fee formula
- Flat fee for the public OSSF permit fee; no public county fee formula found for a general building permit program
- Penalty (no permit)
- Installation, alteration, or significant repair of an OSSF without obtaining a permit could result in criminal charges against the owner, installer, or both.
- Payment note
- OSSF applicants should pay the applicable fee to the Titus County Treasurer at 100 W First Street and present the receipt to OSSF inspectors before the application will be considered for approval.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Environmental Inspection Service for OSSF matters; Platting and Subdivisions through the Titus County Clerk's Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (903) 572-6641 (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: OSSF inspection sequence: obtain forms, pay the fee to the Treasurer, submit the completed permit package and receipt for Designated Representative review, then wait for approval before construction begins.
Additional Resources
- Building code: No public countywide building code adoption or general residential building-inspection program was found for unincorporated Titus County. The verified county regulatory program is the TCEQ-approved local OSSF order authorized on March 27, 2017.
- Environmental Page
- OSSF Permitting Handout
- OSSF Enforcement Action Handout
- TCEQ Approval of Local OSSF Order
- Platting and Subdivisions Page
- Plat Application PDF
- Development Subdivision Checklist PDF
- Titus CAD Annual Report
- 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 Environmental Inspection Service for OSSF matters; Platting and Subdivisions through the Titus County Clerk's Office before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Titus County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Titus County, TX?
- The public record does not support a city-style, countywide general building permit program for ordinary construction in unincorporated Titus County. Verified narrower permit controls are: OSSF permits for systems that are installed, subjected to major repair, or associated with a residence or building that undergoes a substantive change in square footage, usage, or occupancy; platting and subdivision review through the County Clerk's office before submitting plats; and floodplain-related review as part of county development and subdivision review.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Titus County, TX?
- The minimum permit fee is $360.00. Fees are calculated as: Flat fee for the public OSSF permit fee; no public county fee formula found for a general building permit program.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Titus County, TX?
- 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Titus County and not inside Mount Pleasant, Talco, Winfield, or Miller's Cove. 2. Determine which county-controlled approval applies: OSSF or septic permitting, platting and subdivision review, or floodplain-related review. 3. For OSSF work, obtain the permit forms either in person from the Titus County Designated Representative and Environmental Investigator or online through the Region 5 site referenced by the county. 4. Pay the applicable OSSF fee to the Titus County Treasurer at the courthouse and present the receipt to OSSF inspectors before the application will be considered for approval. 5. Deliver the completed OSSF permit paperwork and supporting documents, together with the Treasurer receipt, to the Titus County Sheriff's Office and Designated Representative for review. 6. The county's OSSF handout states the Designated Representative will review the application and notify the submitter whether the permit is approved for construction or denied, with reasons and steps needed for approval if denied. 7. For land division or subdivision activity, contact the County Clerk's Office and submit the plat application and subdivision checklist. Plats should be coordinated through the County Clerk's office, and the checklist states that Environmental Quality approval is required on all pertinent information pertaining to OSSF and floodplain before submittal.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Titus County, TX?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (903) 572-6641.
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