Nacogdoches County, Texas Building Permit Guide

Census Bureau estimates for 2025 put Nacogdoches city at 32,500 residents and the unincorporated balance of Nacogdoches County at 31,187. The other incorporated places are Garrison (833), Cushing (584), Appleby (553) and Chireno (378).

This guide covers Nacogdoches County’s septic and subdivision roles and the City of Nacogdoches. The county’s budget does not name the office that issues septic permits, so call the county to find it.

What requires a permit in Nacogdoches County?

Outside city limits, most Texas counties issue no building permits for homes; the state licensing rules for electrical, A/C and plumbing work still apply.

Nacogdoches County issues septic system permits: its adopted FY2027 budget carries a ‘Septic System Permits’ revenue line, and its Environmental Services department includes an Environmental Health & Safety Inspector. The county’s organization chart also lists a Flood Administrator. Land divisions fall under the county’s own Subdivision Regulations.

Who handles permitting in Nacogdoches County?

County contacts: GIS & 911 Addressing Office 936-560-0658; County Clerk 936-560-7733; precinct commissioners 936-560-7709 (Pct 1), 936-560-7784 (Pct 2), 936-560-7756 (Pct 3) and 936-560-7738 (Pct 4).

City of Nacogdoches: Inspections, phone (936) 559-2551, fax (936) 559-2901, mailing address PO Box 635030, Nacogdoches, TX 75963; City Hall is at 202 East Pilar Street.

Subdivision variances

Variances from the county’s platting requirements go to Commissioners Court under Section 9 of the Subdivision Regulations.

Building in the City of Nacogdoches

As of Nov. 1, 2025 the city enforces the 2024 International codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code with local amendments; local ordinances also cover signs, floodplains, fences and septic systems.

Nacogdoches permit costs and fees

City building permit fees are set by valuation, for example $25.00 at $1,000, $270.00 at $50,000 and $470.00 at $100,000 of valuation.

Official Nacogdoches County permitting resources

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

• Nacogdoches County adopted FY2027 budget
• Nacogdoches County staff directory
• City of Nacogdoches Inspections
• City of Nacogdoches permit fees

Frequently asked questions

Does Nacogdoches County issue septic permits?

Yes. Its adopted FY2027 budget carries a septic system permit revenue line.

Who decides platting variances in Nacogdoches County?

Commissioners Court, under Section 9 of the county’s Subdivision Regulations.

What does a $100,000 project cost to permit in the City of Nacogdoches?

$470.00 at $100,000 of valuation.

Simplify Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches County permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.