Hunt County, Texas Building Permit Guide

Census Bureau estimates for 2025 put 55,920 Hunt County residents in the unincorporated balance of the county. Greenville is the largest city (37,069), followed by Commerce (9,928) and Caddo Mills (5,715). The other incorporated places are West Tawakoni, Quinlan, Wolfe City, Celeste, Lone Oak, Campbell, Union Valley, Hawk Cove and Neylandville, plus the Hunt County parts of Royse City, Poetry and Josephine.

This guide covers Hunt County’s development, septic, plat and culvert permits and the City of Greenville.

What requires a permit in Hunt County?

Hunt County does not issue Certificates of Occupancy or require building inspections (Hunt County Development Office notice, effective 05/20/2022). What it does require:

• Development Permit ($40.00, form revised 11/1/2025): covers new 911 addresses, new construction, substantial improvements, septic systems and floodplain development. Any property containing floodplain needs it before it can get a 911 address or a septic permit, and there the applicant must provide plans of the proposed construction.
• Septic permit: all systems are permitted through the Hunt County Health Department and installed by a state-licensed installer.
• Culvert permit: required for every new driveway; the county does not issue culvert permits on private or FM roads.

Who handles permitting in Hunt County?

Environmental Services (septic and development permits): 2701 Johnson St., Greenville, TX 75401, (903) 408-4140, health@huntcounty.net; Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, closed for lunch 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

Hunt County Development (plats, subdivision regulations, lake zoning): Hunt County Courthouse, 2507 Lee St., First Floor, Room 107, Greenville, TX 75401; Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; (903) 408-4204; development@huntcounty.net.

Commissioners’ Office (culverts): 903-408-4195; commissioner@huntcounty.net or fax 903-408-4298.

Greenville: Permits and Inspections, 2315 Johnson St., Greenville, TX 75401, (903) 457-3100; applications go through the city’s EnerGov self-service portal.

Zoning near Lake Tawakoni

Unincorporated Hunt County has no zoning more than 5,000′ from Lake Tawakoni. The Lake Tawakoni Zoning Ordinance applies to all property within 5,000′ of the Sabine River Authority property at the lake, and the Subdivision Regulations and Engineering Standards apply to all unincorporated property.

Hunt County permit costs and fees

County

• Septic (as of June 1, 2022): residential $335.00, commercial $500.00, modification $75.00, aerobic annual registration $25.00, reinspection $75.00; development permit $40.00
• Plats (June 17, 2025 schedule): preliminary $600.00 plus $30.00 per lot; final $600.00 plus $60.00 per lot
• Engineering plan review: $1,500.00 for subdivisions up to 100 lots, plus $60.00 per called inspection

Greenville

• Single family home: $0.50 per square foot plus 10% for trades (minimum building fee $50.00)
• Re-roofing permit $50.00; 2nd re-inspection $50.00 and each additional $100.00

How to get a culvert permit in Hunt County

Inspections in Greenville

The permit holder calls for inspections by 3:00 pm for next-business-day inspections, at (903) 457-3160 or (903) 457-3161 or through the portal. Foundation or plumbing rough inspections wait until a form board survey has been submitted and passed. Greenville’s adopted codes are the 2018 International codes with the 2017 National Electric Code.

Official Hunt County permitting resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• Hunt County Permits and Zoning notice
• Hunt County Development Permit application
• Hunt County Environmental Services
• Hunt County Development
• Greenville Permits and Inspections

Frequently asked questions

Does Hunt County inspect new houses?

No. Hunt County does not issue Certificates of Occupancy or require building inspections.

What does a Hunt County residential septic permit cost?

$335.00 (fee sheet as of June 1, 2022).

Does every new driveway in Hunt County need a culvert permit?

Yes, on county roads; the county does not issue culvert permits on private or FM roads.

Simplify Hunt County permitting with Alliance Permitting

• Check whether the site is inside a city or on county land, and which office handles each permit there
• Prepare the county septic, floodplain, plat or road paperwork alongside any city building permit
• Track each approval and inspection through to the final sign-off

Alliance Permitting is a permit documentation and submission company in Texas. We prepare your paperwork, file it correctly and coordinate with the permitting authority through issuance. We are not a contractor and we do not perform licensed plan review or inspections; that work stays with your licensed team and the jurisdiction.

This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Hunt County permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.