County Building Permits
Hudspeth County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hudspeth County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties in unincorporated Hudspeth County.
- Department
- Hudspeth County, Office of the County Judge / County Floodplain Administrator
- Address
- Hudspeth County Courthouse, 109 Millican St, Sierra Blanca, TX 79851
- Phone
- 915-369-2321
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Hudspeth County Portal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Determine project type: new construction, substantial improvement, manufactured home, commercial project, cell tower, or other development activity.
- Obtain the Development Permit Application form from the county or download from the forms page.
- Complete application with project details, site location, and proposed scope of work.
- Submit completed application in person or by mail to the Hudspeth County Courthouse with any required supporting documentation.
- County Floodplain Administrator reviews application for compliance with floodplain and development standards.
- Applicant receives approval, conditional approval, or denial notification.
- For utility connections or reconnections, obtain Certificate of (Plat) Compliance from county before utility service establishment.
Typical processing time: 2-4 weeks typical; may vary based on project complexity and floodplain review requirements.
Source: Hudspeth County, Office of the County Judge / County Floodplain Administrator
General Requirements
A development permit is required for new construction, substantial improvements, manufactured homes, commercial projects, cell towers, and other development activity in unincorporated Hudspeth County. Certificate of Compliance is required before connecting or reconnecting utility service for residential properties.
Required Documents
- Completed Development Permit Application form
- Property description or legal description of project site
- Site plan or project sketch showing location and scope
- Proof of ownership or authorization to proceed
- Environmental site plan if applicable (e.g., flood zone determination)
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Hudspeth County, Office of the County Judge / County Floodplain Administrator to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 915-369-2321 (phone)
- countyapplications@co.hudspeth.tx.us (email)
Additional Resources
- Verify contractor license: Texas Licensing Portal
- Texas Floodplain Administrators Directory
- 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 Hudspeth County, Office of the County Judge / County Floodplain Administrator before applying.
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