Wood County, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

County Office Manager, Subdivision Coordinator, Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Office

Street address

Wood County Courthouse, 100 S. Main Street, Quitman, TX 75783

Phone

903-763-1236; Subdivision Coordinator 903-760-1007; Floodplain Administrator / Emergency Management 903-763-2356

Coverage

Unincorporated portions of Wood County. No general county building permit program identified for ordinary construction; verified controls are floodplain development permits, subdivision review, county-lake structure permissions, and septic-related controls.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Wood County

No county-issued general building permit requirement was identified for ordinary building construction in unincorporated Wood County. Publicly verified permit controls apply to floodplain development, subdivision activity, and certain county-lake structures and septic facilities.

Note: No county general building-permit program was identified. Applicants should focus on whether floodplain, subdivision, county-lake, driveway, or septic rules apply to the parcel.

Required documents

Floodplain permit application, plans/specifications, and elevation certificate for floodplain work
Subdivision application, plats, fees, tax certificates, adjacent-owner list, and other checklist items for subdivision matters

Building code: No county-adopted general building code was identified for unincorporated Wood County.
Permit validity: Floodplain permit is valid for 1 year from issuance and must be renewed if work is not completed in that time.
Owner-builder: No county owner-builder packet was found. Texas HB 2833 private-inspection rules may be relevant for residential work in unincorporated areas.
Contractor requirements: No countywide general contractor licensing program was identified for ordinary unincorporated construction.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Floodplain permit is valid for 1 year once issued. Subdivision revisions typically take about 6-8 weeks once all paperwork is submitted.

01

Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Wood County and not inside any city limits.
02

If the project is in a mapped flood hazard area, submit the Wood County Development Permit Application to the Floodplain Administrator with one copy of plans, specifications, and elevation certificate.
03

If the project involves subdivision or replatting activity, submit the Wood County subdivision application, plats, fees, and checklist items to the Subdivision Coordinator.
04

If the project is on county-owned lake property or affects septic facilities at the county lakes, obtain the county permissions required by the Wood County Lake Rules and Commissioners Court.
05

If on-site sewage facilities are involved, verify the applicable county and TCEQ process before work.

Typical processing time: Floodplain permit is valid for 1 year once issued. Subdivision revisions typically take about 6-8 weeks once all paperwork is submitted.

Source: County Office Manager, Subdivision Coordinator, Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Office ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Wood County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$25 floodplain development permit fee

Permit fee formula

Floodplain permit is a flat $25 fee. Subdivision revision: $550.

Credit card processors may charge convenience fees.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: No county building inspection process for ordinary construction was identified. Floodplain review is permit-based; subdivision review is application and Commissioners Court based.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Wood County permits

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

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Wood County, TX? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Wood County, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25 floodplain development permit fee. Fees are calculated as: Floodplain permit is a flat $25 fee. Subdivision revision: $550..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Wood County, TX? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Wood County, TX, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Wood County and not inside any city limits. 2. If the project is in a mapped flood hazard area, submit the Wood County Development Permit Application to the Floodplain Administrator with one copy of plans, specifications, and elevation certificate. 3. If the project involves subdivision or replatting activity, submit the Wood County subdivision application, plats, fees, and checklist items to the Subdivision Coordinator. 4. If the project is on county-owned lake property or affects septic facilities at the county lakes, obtain the county permissions required by the Wood County Lake Rules and Commissioners Court. 5. If on-site sewage facilities are involved, verify the applicable county and TCEQ process before work.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Wood County, TX? ▸

Building permit processing times in unincorporated Wood County, TX typically run Floodplain permit is valid for 1 year once issued. Subdivision revisions typically take about 6-8 weeks once all paperwork is submitted.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

last verified April 2026 source County Office Manager, Subdivision Coordinator, Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Office ↗ entry id permits/texas/wood/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with County Office Manager, Subdivision Coordinator, Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Unincorporated Wood County