Zapata County

Zapata County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Zapata County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Zapata County Environmental Department / Code Enforcement
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: 956-765-6201 (Environmental Department); 956-765-9920 (County Main Line)
Address: Environmental Department, 2505 N. US Hwy 83, Zapata, TX 78076; Mailing: 200 E. 7th Ave., Zapata, TX 78076

Full unincorporated Zapata County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Zapata County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Zapata County, Texas. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.