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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Young County
County permit controls center on on-site sewage facility (OSSF/septic) permitting for new construction and modification, and flood damage prevention ordinance compliance for floodplain-regulated development. No general county building permit requirement for all unincorporated construction was verified.
- OSSF permit application for new construction or modification
- Property owner, site, water source, development type, designer, and installer details
- Technical information for permit application, soil/site evaluation, and planning materials
- Contractor requirements
- Septic form requires listing the designer license number and installer registration number.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact the 911 Addressing and Permitting and Public Service Office to verify whether the property is in unincorporated Young County and whether the issue is septic/OSSF, floodplain, addressing, or another limited county control.
- 02 For OSSF work, use the posted septic permit form for new installation or modification.
- 03 If the site is in a regulated flood hazard area, coordinate under the county floodplain ordinance before development.
- 04 Submit required septic/floodplain/addressing paperwork to the county office and any supporting technical materials requested by county staff or Nortex Regional Planning Commission.
- 05 Do not begin septic construction before permit approval; unauthorized construction can result in civil and/or administrative penalties.
Source: 911 Addressing and Permitting and Public Service Office ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 940-549-7911 (phone)
- h.moore@youngcounty.org (email)
Typical sequence: OSSF form language indicates permit review first, then installation, then successful inspection before a permit to operate is granted.
Source: 911 Addressing and Permitting and Public Service Office ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Young County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Young County, TX? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Young County, TX? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Young County, TX? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with 911 Addressing and Permitting and Public Service Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.