City Building Permits

Town of Thompsons, TX Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Thompsons, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Texas Fort Bend County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Development permits for properties within the Town of Thompsons are issued under inter-local agreement with Fort Bend County.

Department: Fort Bend County Engineering Department under inter-local agreement
Address: 301 Jackson Street, Suite 401, Richmond, TX 77469
Phone: 281-633-7500
Website: https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/county-services/engineering/permits/development-permit

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Source: Fort Bend County Engineering Department under inter-local agreement

General Requirements

Permits are required for applicable construction as defined under the inter-local agreement with Fort Bend County.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Fort Bend County Engineering Department under inter-local agreement 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 Fort Bend County Engineering Department under inter-local agreement before applying.

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