County Building Permits
Taylor County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Taylor County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated areas of Taylor County. Development, right-of-way, on-site sewage facility (OSSF), and floodplain regulation.
- Department
- Taylor County Development & Permitting
- Address
- 400 Oak Street, Suite 300, Abilene, TX 79602
- Phone
- 325-674-1235
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Determine whether your project triggers development, ROW, OSSF, or floodplain approvals under county regulations.
- Contact the Taylor County Development & Permitting office or Environmental Director to confirm requirements.
- Submit the appropriate application in person or by mail to the county office.
- County staff reviews and coordinates with relevant departments (environmental, road, floodplain).
- Obtain approval or conditional approval from the county.
General Requirements
Development, right-of-way, on-site sewage facility, and floodplain approvals are required according to Taylor County Development Procedures and Regulations. A general countywide building permit program for all unincorporated vertical construction has not been documented in current county public materials; applicants should confirm directly with county staff whether a proposed project requires county approval.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Taylor County Development & Permitting to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Verify contractor license: Texas TDLR Contractor License Lookup
- Environmental Functions (Septic / Floodplain)
- 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 Taylor County Development & Permitting before applying.
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