County Building Permits
Lubbock County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Lubbock County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated areas of Lubbock County; limited to county-road, right-of-way, utility, and environmental permits.
- Department
- Lubbock County Public Works
- Address
- P.O. Box 10536, Lubbock, TX 79408
- Phone
- 806-775-1664
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Identify the permit type: culvert, right-of-way modification, utility, on-site sewage facility (OSSF / septic), or stormwater/environmental.
- Complete the appropriate county permit form for the type of work.
- Submit the form to Lubbock County Public Works in person at the address listed or by mail.
- County staff reviews the application and may request additional information or site plans.
- Upon approval, the county issues the permit and provides conditions for the work.
- Perform work in accordance with the permit terms.
- County staff may conduct inspections as required for the permit type.
Typical processing time: Varies by permit type; typically 5-10 business days for standard permits.
Source: Lubbock County Public Works
General Requirements
Permits are required for culverts or other structures placed within county right-of-way, utility installations crossing county rights-of-way, on-site sewage facilities (septic systems), and stormwater/floodplain-related work. A general countywide building-permit requirement for ordinary construction does not appear to be in effect in unincorporated Lubbock County.
Required Documents
- Completed county permit application form
- Site plan or location map showing the area of work
- Property description and lot/legal description
- Applicant/property owner contact information
- Building code
- Lubbock County does not enforce a general countywide building code for unincorporated areas; limited county permits focus on right-of-way, utilities, OSSF, and environmental compliance.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders are permitted; contact County Public Works for specific requirements.
Fees
- Payment note
- Contact County Public Works for current fee information.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Lubbock County Public Works to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 806-775-1664 (phone)
- P.O. Box 10536, Lubbock, TX 79408 (mail)
Typical inspection sequence: Inspection requirements vary by permit type. Contact County Public Works for inspection scheduling.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Lubbock County does not enforce a general countywide building code for unincorporated areas; limited county permits focus on right-of-way, utilities, OSSF, and environmental compliance.
- County Document Center
- 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 Lubbock County Public Works before applying.
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