County Building Permits
Brazoria County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Brazoria County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties in unincorporated Brazoria County. Properties within incorporated city limits must be routed to the city.
- Department
- Brazoria County Floodplain / Building Permits Department
- Address
- 451 N. Velasco, Suite 210, Angleton, Texas 77515
- Phone
- 979-864-1295
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Contact Brazoria County Floodplain / Building Permits Department to determine if a permit is required.
- Prepare construction plans and site documentation as requested by the county.
- Submit application materials in person at the county office.
- County staff reviews for code compliance and floodplain/fire-code requirements.
- Pay permit fees upon issuance.
- Schedule and complete required inspections during construction.
Source: Brazoria County Floodplain / Building Permits Department
General Requirements
Building permits are required for any new or relocated structure larger than 200 square feet, manufactured homes, and additions larger than 50 percent of the present value of an existing structure in unincorporated Brazoria County.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Brazoria County Floodplain / Building Permits Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Verify contractor license: TDLR License Lookup
- 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 Brazoria County Floodplain / Building Permits Department before applying.
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