County Building Permits
San Patricio County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated San Patricio County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties in unincorporated San Patricio County not within an incorporated city's limits.
- Department
- San Patricio County Fire Marshal
- Address
- 219 W. 5th Street, Building 7, Sinton, Texas 78387
- Phone
- (361) 587-3558
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Contact the San Patricio County Fire Marshal office by phone or in person.
- Obtain the required permit application forms for your project type.
- Complete the application with all required information.
- Submit the application and supporting documents to the Fire Marshal office.
- Pay the applicable permit fees.
- Schedule inspections as required for your permit type.
Typical processing time: Contact the county directly for current processing times
Source: San Patricio County Fire Marshal
General Requirements
Building permits and fire permits are required for applicable construction and development activities in unincorporated San Patricio County.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the San Patricio County Fire Marshal to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (361) 587-3558 (phone)
Additional Resources
- Verify contractor license: Texas TDLR License Lookup
- San Patricio 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 San Patricio County Fire Marshal before applying.
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