County Building Permits
Tom Green County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Tom Green County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated areas of Tom Green County. Note: County authority is limited to septic system permits, subdivision review, and floodplain permits rather than general building permits. Applicants should verify whether a general building permit requirement applies to their project type.
- Department
- Tom Green County Environmental Health
- Address
- Edd B. Keyes Building, 1st Floor, 113 W Beauregard Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903
- Phone
- 325-658-1038
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Determine project type and applicable county requirements (septic, subdivision, floodplain, or general building permit if applicable).
- Contact Tom Green County Environmental Health to verify permit requirements for your specific property and project type.
- Prepare required application materials and supporting documentation.
- Submit application materials to the county.
- County staff reviews application and issues or denies permit.
- Obtain required inspections during construction as specified by the county.
General Requirements
County permits are required for septic system installation, subdivision development, and construction in mapped floodplains in unincorporated areas. General building permit requirements should be verified with the county.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Tom Green County Environmental Health to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 325-658-1038 (phone)
Additional Resources
- Verify contractor license: TDLR License Lookup
- Tom Green County Government
- 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 Tom Green County Environmental Health before applying.
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