County Building Permits
Kendall County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kendall County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated areas of Kendall County. County authority is limited and applies primarily to public buildings, commercial establishments, and multifamily residential dwellings with four or more units under the Kendall County Fire Code.
- Department
- Kendall County Fire Marshal's Office
- Address
- 1175 N Main, Boerne, TX 78006
- Phone
- 830-388-7470
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Determine permit type and required documentation based on project scope.
- Complete the Fire Code Building Permit Application form.
- Prepare plan sets (one digital copy or two hard-copy sets).
- Submit application, permit fee, and plans to the Fire Marshal's Office.
- Fire Marshal reviews application and plans.
- Obtain approved permit before beginning work.
- Schedule and pass required inspections.
Typical processing time: Processing time not officially specified; plan review depends on application completeness.
General Requirements
Building permits are required in unincorporated Kendall County for new commercial construction, projects involving substantial improvements, and multifamily residential dwellings with four or more units. A Development Permit must be obtained before a Building Permit can be issued.
Required Documents
- Fire Code Building Permit Application form
- Construction plans (one digital or two hard-copy sets)
- Project description and scope
- Building code
- 2021 International Fire Code with local amendments; Kendall County Development Regulations
Fees
- Payment note
- No action on application or plan review occurs before fee is received.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Kendall County Fire Marshal's Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 830-388-7470 (phone)
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2021 International Fire Code with local amendments; Kendall County Development Regulations
- Verify contractor license: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners License Lookup
- Kendall County Fire Code
- 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 Kendall County Fire Marshal's Office before applying.
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