County Building Permits
Midland County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Midland County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated areas of Midland County, excluding City of Midland.
- Department
- Midland County Public Works
- Address
- 500 N Loraine St, Suite 1100, Midland, TX 79701
- Phone
- 432-742-7370
Online Permit Portal
Platform: County Permitting • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Contact Midland County Public Works to determine permit requirements for your project type.
- Obtain the appropriate permit application form from the county permits page.
- Complete the application with all required information and documentation.
- Submit application in person at the Public Works office or by mail.
- Pay applicable permit fees.
- Receive permit approval and proceed with work per county regulations.
Typical processing time: Variable; contact county for specific timelines
Source: Midland County Public Works
General Requirements
Midland County requires permits for septic systems, floodplain work, subdivision/platting, and road/right-of-way activities in unincorporated areas.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application
- Site plan or location map
- Proof of ownership or authorization
- Septic system plans (where applicable)
- Floodplain certification (where applicable)
- Subdivision/platting documents (where applicable)
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Midland County Public Works to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 432-742-7370 (phone)
Additional Resources
- Verify contractor license: Texas TDLR License Lookup
- County 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 Midland County Public Works before applying.
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