County Building Permits
Webb County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Webb County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties in unincorporated Webb County.
- Department
- Webb County Planning Department
- Address
- 1110 Washington St. Suite 302, Laredo, Texas 78040
- Phone
- 956-523-4100
Online Permit Portal
Platform: iWorQ • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Determine the type of permit required: Development Determination, Floodplain Development, Water/Sewer, On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF), Certificate of Compliance, or Junk Yard Development.
- Download the applicable application form from the Development and Utility Applications Data page.
- Prepare required documentation according to the application packet requirements.
- Submit the completed application through the iWorQ citizen portal or to the Planning Department at the address listed.
- County staff reviews the application for compliance with floodplain, utility, septic, and land-development regulations.
- Applicant responds to any requests for additional information or revisions.
- Permit is approved, conditional, or denied based on county review.
Typical processing time: Varies by permit type; generally 10-15 business days for initial review.
Source: Webb County Planning Department
General Requirements
Permits are required for development activities including floodplain development, utility connections, on-site sewage facilities, and junkyard operations in unincorporated Webb County.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application form
- Proof of property ownership or authorization
- Site plan or plat
- For floodplain work: elevation certificate or similar documentation
- For OSSF: septic design and soil evaluation
- Permit validity
- Contact the Planning Department for specific permit validity and renewal requirements.
- Building code
- Texas Health and Safety Code applies; no single unified countywide building code adoption documented for general vertical construction. Floodplain development is governed by the Flood Damage Prevention Order.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders may apply directly; some applications may require professional engineer or surveyor certification depending on project type.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must comply with state licensing requirements; verify current status with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Webb County Planning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 956-523-4100 (phone)
Additional Resources
- Building code: Texas Health and Safety Code applies; no single unified countywide building code adoption documented for general vertical construction. Floodplain development is governed by the Flood Damage Prevention Order.
- Verify contractor license: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
- 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 Webb County Planning Department before applying.
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