Tomball, TX

Building Division

How permitting works in Texas

Cities are the supreme permitting authorities in Texas. Because counties and the state have almost no role in residential permitting, the city's role is the only mandatory regulatory step for builders, focusing on zoning, safety, and local utility compliance.

Cities permit; Counties cannot permit residential.

Contact Information

Office Hours
8:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and 7:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Fridays.

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