Wilbarger County’s website lists no building department, building permit, septic, floodplain or subdivision program; its only permit page covers beer and wine licences. Vernon, the county seat and the county’s only city, issues building, demolition, sign, HVAC, electrical and plumbing permits at City Hall, 1725 Wilbarger Street (940-552-2581). For septic systems, the state agency TCEQ lists no local program in Wilbarger County, so its Abilene regional office is the permitting authority.
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| Area or approval | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Vernon (about 9,700 residents) | City of Vernon City Hall, 1725 Wilbarger Street, just south of the courthouse; 940-552-2581. Building, demolition, sign, HVAC, electrical and plumbing permits. |
| Unincorporated county, buildings | The County publishes no building permit or building inspection |
| Septic systems (OSSF) | TCEQ Region 3 office, 1977 Industrial Blvd, Abilene, TX 79602; 325-698-9674 |
| County roads and Commissioners Court business | County Judge, 1700 Wilbarger Street, Room 12, Vernon; 940-553-2300. Precinct 1: 940-886-8890; Precinct 2: 940-552-7742; Precinct 3: 940-887-9251; Precinct 4: 940-839-5204 |
| Recording deeds and other instruments | County Clerk, 1700 Wilbarger Street, Room 15; 940-552-5486 |
Commissioners Court meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the courthouse, which is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The County’s website does not publish any rules for subdividing land, driveways onto county roads or building in a flood zone.
Septic systems in Wilbarger County
A permit and an approved plan are needed to build, alter, repair, extend or operate an on-site sewage facility anywhere in Texas. TCEQ’s 2025 report of authorized local septic programs lists neighboring Wichita and Young counties but no program for Wilbarger County, and TCEQ states that its regional office is the permitting authority wherever no local program has been authorized. Wilbarger County is in TCEQ Region 3, so applications and planning materials go to the Abilene office. The permitting authority must approve or deny a complete application within 30 days.
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The County posts no building, septic or development fees. The County Clerk charges $25 for the first page and $4 for each additional page to record a deed, and asks for a 1.5-inch top margin on the first page for recording information. Vernon’s permit fees are not posted on the City website; ask at City Hall.
How to start a project in Wilbarger County
Inside city limits, take the project to Vernon City Hall at 1725 Wilbarger Street for building and trade permits.
Road access and other county business go through the County Judge’s office and the commissioner for your precinct.
File the septic permit application and planning materials with TCEQ’s Abilene regional office.
Deeds and other instruments are recorded by the County Clerk in Room 15 of the courthouse.
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Texas has no single statewide building code: state law makes the International Residential Code the base code for homes in cities and the International Building Code the base for commercial buildings, with each city choosing the edition and its own amendments, while the National Electrical Code and the energy code apply statewide. Outside city limits most counties issue no building permits for homes. Texas building code rules
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Get a free quote →Wilbarger County official resources
- Wilbarger County website
- Wilbarger County Judge
- Wilbarger County Commissioners Court
- Wilbarger County Clerk
- City of Vernon: where to get a building permit
- City of Vernon Code of Ordinances
- TCEQ on-site sewage facility permits
- TCEQ regional offices
Wilbarger County permit FAQs
Do I need a county building permit in Wilbarger County?
The County publishes no building permit or inspection program for property outside Vernon.
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Get a free quote →Where do I get a building permit in Vernon?
At City Hall, 1725 Wilbarger Street, south of the county courthouse (940-552-2581). Building, demolition, sign, HVAC, electrical and plumbing permits are all issued there.
Who issues septic permits in Wilbarger County?
TCEQ lists no local septic program for the county, so the TCEQ Region 3 office in Abilene (325-698-9674) is the permitting authority.
When does Commissioners Court meet?
On the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the courthouse in Vernon.
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