County Building Permits
Wilson County, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Wilson County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties in unincorporated Wilson County. Public county records support a permitting and development program for floodplain, subdivision, driveway, ROW utility and pipeline, RV park and lodging, OSSF, and related development controls.
- Department
- Permitting and Development - 911 Addressing
- Address
- Courthouse Annex II, 800 Tenth Street, Building B, Floresville, TX 78114
- Phone
- (830) 393-8357
Online Permit Portal
Platform: County forms page • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Determine whether the project falls under county floodplain, subdivision, OSSF, driveway, ROW crossing, lodging or RV park, or other listed county development controls.
- Obtain the correct county form from the Forms or Permitting and Development page.
- Submit the application and any supporting plans, drainage materials, floodplain materials, or OSSF documents required for that permit type.
- Pay the applicable county fee.
- Wait for county review by Permitting and Development and any related county or consultant review.
- Receive permit or approval before starting the covered work.
- Complete any inspections required for the specific county permit type, especially septic or driveway related work.
General Requirements
A permit is required for subdivision development, lodging and RV park certificates of compliance, floodplain development permits, pipeline crossing county ROW, utility permits, driveway permits, food establishment permits, temporary advertising signs, private improvements, and OSSF permit applications. Texas counties have limited general building authority; check the county's 'Building and Zoning Letter' for parcel-specific county rules.
Required Documents
- Application for specific permit type
- Floodplain development plans where applicable
- Subdivision and drainage review materials where applicable
- Driveway permits documentation where applicable
- OSSF permit documentation where applicable
- Building code
- No countywide general building-code adoption. The county publishes narrower development, floodplain, OSSF, subdivision, ROW, and related permit controls.
- Owner-builder
- For residential work in unincorporated areas, Texas HB 2833 private-inspection rules may apply depending on project type and code applicability.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $25.00 for PIPROW permit applications
- Plan check fee
- Drainage review fee of $500.00 applies where applicable; floodplain elevation certificate review is $200.00 where applicable
- Permit fee formula
- Flat fees by permit type. Examples: floodplain development permit $100.00 determination fee, floodplain development in SFHA $300.00, subdivision plat without roads $100.00 per lot with $500.00 minimum, pipeline crossing county ROW $1,000.00 per crossing.
- Reinspection fee
- Reinstatement of lodging and RV park certificate of compliance is $250.00
- Payment note
- County Clerk plat recording fees are separate and payable with the County Clerk at recording.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Permitting and Development - 911 Addressing to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (830) 393-8357 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch); Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Application, county review, permit issuance, and field inspection where applicable for septic, driveway, floodplain, or other county-controlled work.
Additional Resources
- Building code: No countywide general building-code adoption. The county publishes narrower development, floodplain, OSSF, subdivision, ROW, and related permit controls.
- Owner-builder rules: View rules
- Permitting and Development
- Forms
- Fee Sheet
- Flood Order
- Subdivision Regulations
- 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 Permitting and Development - 911 Addressing before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wilson County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Wilson County, TX?
- A permit is required for subdivision development, lodging and RV park certificates of compliance, floodplain development permits, pipeline crossing county ROW, utility permits, driveway permits, food establishment permits, temporary advertising signs, private improvements, and OSSF permit applications. Texas counties have limited general building authority; check the county's 'Building and Zoning Letter' for parcel-specific county rules.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Wilson County, TX?
- The minimum permit fee is $25.00 for PIPROW permit applications. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees by permit type. Examples: floodplain development permit $100.00 determination fee, floodplain development in SFHA $300.00, subdivision plat without roads $100.00 per lot with $500.00 minimum, pipeline crossing county ROW $1,000.00 per crossing.. Plan check fee: Drainage review fee of $500.00 applies where applicable; floodplain elevation certificate review is $200.00 where applicable.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Wilson County, TX?
- 1. Determine whether the project falls under county floodplain, subdivision, OSSF, driveway, ROW crossing, lodging or RV park, or other listed county development controls. 2. Obtain the correct county form from the Forms or Permitting and Development page. 3. Submit the application and any supporting plans, drainage materials, floodplain materials, or OSSF documents required for that permit type. 4. Pay the applicable county fee. 5. Wait for county review by Permitting and Development and any related county or consultant review. 6. Receive permit or approval before starting the covered work. 7. Complete any inspections required for the specific county permit type, especially septic or driveway related work.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Wilson County, TX?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (830) 393-8357.
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