Tyler County, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Tyler County Emergency Management / Flood Plain Management

Street address

Tyler County Office of Emergency Management, 201 Veterans Way, Woodville, TX 75979; Tyler County Courthouse, 100 West Bluff St, Woodville, TX 75979

Phone

(409) 331-0874

jsettlocker@co.tyler.tx.us

Coverage

Unincorporated Tyler County areas outside incorporated city limits. County floodplain ordinance applies only to unincorporated FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas. No general countywide building-permit program was found.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Tyler County

Tyler County floodplain ordinance applies only to development in unincorporated FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas and only for flood-related oversight such as elevation, drainage impact, and related flood issues. A new electrical permit is required whenever the electrical box of a residence has been disconnected. For manufactured home rental communities, construction may not begin until an Infrastructure Development Plan is approved. For ordinary construction, no general building permit is required when existing electrical and water service already exists.

Scope of work

Permit?

Construction, solar panels, or other permanent structures when existing electrical and water service already exists (in places outside Woodville city limits, including unincorporated communities such as Doucette, Warren, Hillister, Spurger, and Fred)

Exempt

Exempt Construction, solar panels, or other permanent structures when existing electrical and water service already exists (in places outside Woodville city limits, including unincorporated communities such as Doucette, Warren, Hillister, Spurger, and Fred)

Note: Exemption applies only when existing electrical and water service already exists. County floodplain ordinance is geographically restricted to unincorporated areas designated by FEMA as Special Flood Hazard Areas.

Required documents

For Manufactured Home Rental Community: completed application, proposed plat, survey, Infrastructure Development Plan, supporting materials with original seals and signatures from a Texas registered professional land surveyor and engineer where applicable, utility approval letters, floodplain and drainage information, and other listed plan elements

Building code: No public countywide adopted building code or city-style county building-code enforcement program was found
Contractor requirements: County floodplain ordinance does not address licensing or qualifications of constructors

Source: Tyler County Emergency Management / Flood Plain Management ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Verify the parcel is in unincorporated Tyler County and outside city limits.
02

Determine whether the project falls into one of the county's narrower verified control areas: floodplain development in an unincorporated FEMA SFHA, electrical reconnection after a disconnected electrical box, subdivision review, or manufactured home rental community review.
03

For ordinary construction outside Woodville city limits, no general building permit is required for construction, solar panels, or other permanent structures when existing electrical and water service already exists.
04

If in an unincorporated FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, contact Tyler County Emergency Management / Flood Plain Management for a determination of whether county floodplain permitting applies.
05

If the residence electrical box has been disconnected, a new electrical permit is required and must be obtained from the Emergency Management Office at 201 Veterans Way.
06

If the project is a Manufactured Home Rental Community, do not start construction until the Infrastructure Development Plan has been approved by Commissioners Court or its designee.
07

If the project involves subdivision of land, review the county's subdivision regulations and coordinate any required platting with the county and, if applicable, the ETJ of a city.

Source: Tyler County Emergency Management / Flood Plain Management ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Tyler County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

$75.00 per sheet scanning fee for Manufactured Home Rental Community review (waived if owner supplies a digital .DWG file)

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Contact Tyler County Emergency Management (phone)

Typical sequence: No public countywide building inspection sequence was found. County floodplain program is limited to flood-related oversight and does not address other inspection issues.

Source: Tyler County Emergency Management / Flood Plain Management ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Tyler County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Tyler County, TX? ▸

02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Tyler County, TX? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Tyler County, TX, follow these steps: 1. Verify the parcel is in unincorporated Tyler County and outside city limits. 2. Determine whether the project falls into one of the county's narrower verified control areas: floodplain development in an unincorporated FEMA SFHA, electrical reconnection after a disconnected electrical box, subdivision review, or manufactured home rental community review. 3. For ordinary construction outside Woodville city limits, no general building permit is required for construction, solar panels, or other permanent structures when existing electrical and water service already exists. 4. If in an unincorporated FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, contact Tyler County Emergency Management / Flood Plain Management for a determination of whether county floodplain permitting applies. 5. If the residence electrical box has been disconnected, a new electrical permit is required and must be obtained from the Emergency Management Office at 201 Veterans Way. 6. If the project is a Manufactured Home Rental Community, do not start construction until the Infrastructure Development Plan has been approved by Commissioners Court or its designee. 7. If the project involves subdivision of land, review the county's subdivision regulations and coordinate any required platting with the county and, if applicable, the ETJ of a city.

03 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Tyler County, TX? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Tyler County, TX. The following work is generally exempt: Construction, solar panels, or other permanent structures when existing electrical and water service already exists (in places outside Woodville city limits, including unincorporated communities such as Doucette, Warren, Hillister, Spurger, and Fred). Note: Exemption applies only when existing electrical and water service already exists. County floodplain ordinance is geographically restricted to unincorporated areas designated by FEMA as Special Flood Hazard Areas. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Tyler County, TX? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Tyler County, TX via: Contact Tyler County Emergency Management.

last verified April 2026 source Tyler County Emergency Management / Flood Plain Management ↗ entry id permits/texas/tyler/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Tyler County Emergency Management / Flood Plain Management before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.