County Building Permits
Medina County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Medina County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated areas of Medina County. Note: Medina County does not operate a general countywide building-permit department for ordinary vertical construction. County jurisdiction covers 911 addressing, water wells, floodplain development, on-site sewage facilities (OSSF/septic), and driveway or utility work.
- Department
- Medina County Environmental Health Department, Medina County 911 Addressing, Medina County Groundwater Conservation District, and applicable precinct commissioners
- Phone
- 830-741-8997 (911 Addressing)
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Identify the type of work required: 911 addressing, water well, floodplain development, septic system (OSSF), driveway/utility permit, or subdivision/platting.
- Contact the appropriate county department or precinct commissioner for the category of work.
- Submit required documentation and application materials to the respective county department.
- Pay applicable county fees.
- Receive county approval or permit.
Typical processing time: Varies by permit type; contact county for specific timeframes.
General Requirements
County permits are required for 911 addressing, water well development, floodplain development, on-site sewage facilities (OSSF/septic), driveway or utility work, and subdivision platting. General building permits for ordinary vertical construction are not issued by Medina County; applicants should verify zoning, septic, and floodplain requirements and contact the county before building.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Fees vary by permit type and are published by each county department.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Medina County Environmental Health Department, Medina County 911 Addressing, Medina County Groundwater Conservation District, and applicable precinct commissioners to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 830-741-8997 (911 Addressing) (phone)
- 830-741-6195 (Environmental Health) (phone)
Additional Resources
- Verify contractor license: Texas License Search
- Medina County Official Website
- 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 Medina County Environmental Health Department, Medina County 911 Addressing, Medina County Groundwater Conservation District, and applicable precinct commissioners before applying.
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