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Terry County, Texas

Building permits, zoning and land rules in Terry County, Texas

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Unincorporated Terry County, Texas does not generally require prior county approval through a residential building permit, but the county's current inspection program could not be confirmed12. Terry County does not generally zone unincorporated land; Brownfield sets zoning inside the city, while South Plains Public Health District handles septic permits countywide345.

At a glance

Building permit
No general residential building permit in unincorporated Terry County1
Zoning
No county zoning in unincorporated areas; Brownfield has municipal zoning34
Septic permits
South Plains Public Health District authorization is required before construction unless a state exemption applies67
Owner-installed septic
Potentially allowed for an owner-occupied single-family home, subject to district requirements8
RV or tiny home
No county zoning rule restricts occupancy in unincorporated areas; sanitation rules still apply39
Manufactured homes
State standards apply; Terry County is in Wind Zone I10
Water wells
Non-exempt district wells require a drilling permit11
State-highway driveway
A new or modified access driveway requires TxDOT Form 105812

Who to call

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Terry County Judge's Office (Terry County Courthouse)

Starting point for county building, land-use, road-access and floodplain questions when no dedicated department is published

(806) 637-7230

500 W. Main Street Brownfield, TX 79316

Septic permits

South Plains Public Health District, Brownfield Clinic

Environmental health services and local OSSF inspection, complaint and enforcement work

806-637-2164

919 E. Main Street Brownfield, TX 79316

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 10, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in Terry County, Texas?

Unincorporated Terry County does not generally require prior county approval through a residential building permit12. The current county inspection program could not be confirmed; Chapter 233 inspections apply only if an eligible county adopts the program13. A separate fire-code building permit can apply to commercial buildings, public buildings and multifamily buildings with four or more units only in a qualifying county that adopts a fire code, and we could not confirm a Terry County adoption14. Industrialized housing and buildings are a separate category subject to mandatory state codes15. Manufactured homes also remain subject to statewide installation and occupancy standards10. Ask the Terry County Judge's Office whether floodplain approval or a residential inspection notice applies before construction1617.

Who issues building permits in Terry County, and how do you reach them?

Terry County does not publish a separate building or planning office, so begin building-permit, residential-inspection and floodplain questions with the Terry County Judge's Office at the courthouse on Main Street in Brownfield16. We could not confirm the current floodplain administrator, floodplain application, building-permit fees or county-road driveway process. Inside Brownfield, the city's zoning rules apply, but septic permits remain with South Plains Public Health District under the state-and-local OSSF framework18519. A driveway connecting to a state highway follows TxDOT's process: Form 1058 is required for a new or modified driveway, and right-of-way construction must wait for an executed driveway permit and notice to TxDOT12.

Does Terry County have zoning?

Unincorporated Terry County has no general county zoning authority, so county zoning does not set minimum dwelling size, minimum lot size, setbacks, lot coverage, building height or occupancy rules for RVs, tiny homes and accessory dwellings3. Brownfield is different: the city divides its land into zoning districts with overlay zones, and the City of Brownfield Building Inspector or a designee administers and enforces that zoning, while septic permits for Terry County addresses remain with South Plains Public Health District45. Private deed restrictions, floodplain controls, septic siting and statewide housing standards can still limit a project17710. Land divisions outside municipal limits generally require a plat that the Terry County Commissioners Court approves by order, with exceptions such as divisions where all lots exceed 10 acres20. A division kept primarily in qualifying agricultural, farm, ranch, wildlife-management or timber-production use can be exempt when no covered public-use area is laid out, but platting requirements return if that use ends2122.

How do septic permits work in Terry County?

South Plains Public Health District handles Terry County septic permits and inspections5. The septic application requires site and soil information, and construction must wait for district authorization69. The district's published OSSF inspection fee is $400, a visual inspection of a permitted or non-permitted system is $200, and a $100 expedited fee applies to applications without 7 days' notice23. Texas generally requires a septic permit and approved plan to construct, alter, repair, extend or operate an OSSF7. A narrow exemption may apply to one single-family dwelling on at least 10 acres when a licensed evaluator or engineer evaluates the site, every system component stays at least 100 feet from the property line, effluent remains on the tract and every other condition is met7. The installation must be inspected before it is covered2425. About 87.5% of Terry County soils avoid a severe conventional-drain-field limitation, but every homesite still needs its own evaluation26.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Terry County?

Unincorporated Terry County has no county zoning rule restricting RV occupancy, tiny-home occupancy, temporary camping, accessory dwellings or minimum dwelling size3. That answer does not override private deed restrictions, floodplain controls or Brownfield zoning inside the city174. An occupied RV or tiny home still needs lawful sanitation: South Plains Public Health District requires authorization before septic construction and requires the system to follow the approved site materials and map9. A manufactured home must follow statewide installation and occupancy standards, and Terry County is in manufactured-housing Wind Zone I10. An owner may install a septic system for an owner-occupied single-family home only when every district and state condition is met8. Ask the district about the sanitation design before placing or occupying a unit27.

Building a home in Terry County: the steps, in order

  1. Ask the Terry County Judge's Office whether the parcel needs floodplain approval or falls under an adopted residential inspection program161713.
  1. Confirm that the parcel is outside Brownfield before relying on the unincorporated-county zoning answer18.
  1. Contact South Plains Public Health District for the site-and-soil evaluation and septic permit before construction begins6.
  1. Contact the South Plains Underground Water Conservation District before drilling a non-exempt well; the district issues well-drilling permits and inspects completed sites11.
  1. Obtain a TxDOT driveway permit before building or changing access onto a state highway12.
  1. Apply the correct statewide codes and installation standards to industrialized or manufactured housing1510.

What should you check before buying land in Terry County?

Start with legal access, the Brownfield city boundary, floodplain status, deed restrictions and whether a proposed division needs a plat41720. Water deserves early planning: non-exempt district wells need a drilling permit, while Terry County averages about 17.3 inches of precipitation and experiences severe drought in about 40.2% of years112829. The land is overwhelmingly gentle, with 99.9% at a slope of 15% or less, and only 0.1% is wooded3031. Conventional septic conditions are comparatively favorable across much of the county, but the district still requires parcel-level soil and site information269. The typical effective property-tax rate is about 1.5%, with a median annual bill near $1,6453233.

Watch-outs

  • Terry County's current local floodplain application, administrator and fees could not be confirmed; ask the County Judge's Office before building near a mapped flood area1716.
  • The absence of county zoning in unincorporated Terry County does not override the City of Brownfield's zoning ordinance inside city limits34.
  • Do not cover a new septic installation before South Plains Public Health District completes the required inspection2425.
  • Dividing a tract outside Brownfield generally requires a plat approved by the Terry County Commissioners Court unless an exception applies, and the agricultural exception ends if the land stops being used primarily for farming or ranching2022.

Sources

  1. Texas Local Government Code Ch. 233 (County Regulation of Housing/Buildings) (2026 county census)
  2. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233, quoted and re-checked
  3. Texas law on county zoning and building authority
  4. Brownfield Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14 Zoning, quoted and re-checked
  5. OSSF New Permit Application and Installer List, quoted and re-checked
  6. On-Site Sewage Facility Application and Authorization to Construct, quoted and re-checked
  7. Getting a Permit for an OSSF - Such as a Septic System, quoted and re-checked
  8. Getting a Permit for an OSSF - Such as a Septic System, quoted and re-checked
  9. On-Site Sewage Facility Application and Authorization to Construct, quoted and re-checked
  10. Occupations Code Chapter 1201, Manufactured Housing, quoted and re-checked
  11. South Plains Underground Water Conservation District Management Plan 2024, quoted and re-checked
  12. General Access Driveway Policy, quoted and re-checked
  13. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233, quoted and re-checked
  14. Local Government Code Chapter 233, quoted and re-checked
  15. Industrialized Housing and Buildings Mandatory Building Codes, quoted and re-checked
  16. Terry County Judge's Office (Terry County Courthouse) (co.terry.tx.us)
  17. Participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), quoted and re-checked
  18. Brownfield Code of Ordinances - Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  19. Basics for Septic Systems, quoted and re-checked
  20. Local Government Code Chapter 232, County Regulation of Subdivisions, quoted and re-checked
  21. Local Government Code Chapter 232, County Regulation of Subdivisions, quoted and re-checked
  22. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 232: County Regulation of Subdivisions, quoted and re-checked
  23. South Plains Public Health District Fee Schedule for Environmental Health Services, quoted and re-checked
  24. OSSF New Permit Application and Installer List, quoted and re-checked
  25. Basics for Septic Systems, quoted and re-checked
  26. Share of soils USDA rates "not limited" for a conventional septic drain field (SSURGO). A strict rating: the median county is about 6% and a tenth of counties are 0%, so a low figure means most lots need a site evaluation or an engineered system, not that septic is impossible. Cite it only with that caveat: Bolthole Index county data
  27. South Plains Public Health District, Brownfield Clinic (southplainshealth.org)
  28. Annual precipitation: Bolthole Index county data
  29. Share of years in severe drought: Bolthole Index county data
  30. Share of land at 15% slope or less: Bolthole Index county data
  31. Wooded share of land: Bolthole Index county data
  32. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  33. Median property tax bill: Bolthole Index county data

Written October 10, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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Compared with neighboring counties

Like 5 of its 6 neighbors, Terry County requires no county building permit for a home.

RuleTerry CountyYoakum CountyHockley CountyLynn CountyGaines CountyDawson CountyLubbock County
Building permitNot requiredNot requiredNot requiredRequiredNot requiredNot requiredNot required
County zoningNoYesNoNoNoNoNo
Septic permitsSouth Plains Public Health DistrictSouth Plains Public Health DistrictHockley CountyLynn CountyGaines CountyDawson CountyCounty Public Works

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Terry County in Texas

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Terry County highlighted among the Texas counties · colored by Index score

How Terry County scores

Seclusion61100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency1396% ev.
Admin Boringness8290% ev.
Durability30100% ev.
Property Autonomy71100% ev.
Carry Cost8096% ev.

Evidence strength: 97%. This reports direct-source completeness and fallback use; it is separate from the score and is not a confidence interval. How it works →

$118kTypical home
1.5%Property tax
$1,566Land / acre
17.3"Annual rain
40.2% of yrsSevere drought
33.4 / yr (+25.5)Mid-century 100°F days
33.3 daysMid-century dry spell
1.58" (+5.5%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.23×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$2,420Home insurance / yr
-0.7% / yrInsurance growth
0%Nonrenewal rate
single ZIP shrunk to state medianInsurance basis
11,945People within 30 min
820,374People within 2 hr
10,716Radius comparison (15 mi)
13People / sq mi
0%Federal land
99.9%Land at 15% slope or less
87.5%Soils rated "not limited" for septic (strict USDA rating)
496,544 acWorkable land screen
0.1%Wooded land
1.3 tonsBiomass / forest ac
61.3°FAvg temp

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Answers from the rulebook for Terry County

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Terry County rules

  • Zoning districts · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Terry County: no county rule sets this, because Terry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Minimum dwelling size · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Terry County: no county rule sets this, because Terry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Minimum lot size · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Terry County: no county rule sets this, because Terry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Setbacks · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Terry County: no county rule sets this, because Terry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Lot coverage · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Terry County: no county rule sets this, because Terry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Building height · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Terry County: no county rule sets this, because Terry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Living in an RV · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Terry County: no county rule sets this, because Terry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Camping on your land · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Terry County: no county rule sets this, because Terry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Tiny homes · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Terry County: no county rule sets this, because Terry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Manufactured homes · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Terry County: no county rule sets this, because Terry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Accessory dwellings · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Terry County: no county rule sets this, because Terry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Who permits septicLocal

    OSSF/septic permitting and inspection for Terry County, including the Terry/Dawson designated-representative area identified by the South Plains Public Health District.

    • The source identifies a licensed designated representative for Terry and Dawson.
    • The local program operates under Texas OSSF requirements and its designated representative handles the permit and inspection process.
    “County: Gaines□ Yoakum□ Terry□ Dawson□ Lynn□ [...] RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO THE SOUTH PLAINS PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT.”
  • Septic permitRequired

    Septic/OSSF construction in Terry County within the South Plains Public Health District service area.

    • South Plains Public Health District is a four-county health district consisting of Gaines, Yoakum, Terry, and Dawson Counties.
    • The district application identifies Terry County as a covered county and requires the application to be returned to the district.
    • The applicant receives a permit to begin construction only after the application steps are complete and must not begin construction before district authorization.
    • The state-level OSSF exemptions and requirements remain applicable.
    “AFTER STEPS 1 AND 2 ARE COMPLETE, YOU WILL THEN RECEIVE YOUR PERMIT TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION. DO NOT BEGIN CONSTRUCTION ON YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM UNTIL YOU RECEIVE AUTHORIZATION FROM THE SOUTH PLAINS PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT.”
  • Septic inspectionRequired

    Drainfields and OSSF installations in the South Plains Public Health District area serving Terry County.

    • The installation must be correctly installed and inspected before it is covered.
    • The source also states that the designated representative contacts the office regarding the permit and inspection.
    “ALL MUST BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND INSPECTED BEFORE THEY ARE COVERED.”
  • Off-grid sanitationLimited

    Off-grid septic sanitation systems in Terry County.

    • The South Plains Public Health District application process requires district authorization before septic construction.
    • The application must include site and soil evaluation information and the system must be constructed according to approved site materials and map.
    • The state OSSF permit exemptions and grandfathering conditions remain applicable.
    “THE SYSTEM MUST BE CONSTRUCTED ACCORDING TO THE APPROVED SITE MATERIALS AND MAP.”
  • Well permitLimited

    Drilling and completion of non-exempt water wells within the South Plains Underground Water Conservation District, whose jurisdiction was originally the same as Terry County and which later annexed approximately 1,100 acres in Hockley County.

    • The district's stated drilling-permit objective applies to non-exempt water wells.
    • The district states that all well sites are inspected after completion to assure compliance with its completion and spacing standards.
    • The cited management plan does not enumerate the district's exemptions, permit process, fees, or current numeric spacing and production limits; those controls require the district rules.
    “Issue temporary water well drilling permits for [...] non-exempt water wells. Inspect all well sites [...]”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    Environmental-health and OSSF inspection services administered by the South Plains Public Health District in Terry County as part of its four-county district.

    • The schedule lists an On Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) inspection fee of $400.
    • Visual inspection of permitted and non-permitted systems is $200.
    • Visual inspection or modification of a previously permitted system is $200.
    • There is no fee for follow-up inspections.
    • An expedited fee of $100 applies to applications without 7 days’ notice.
    • Reinspection fees are $125 for the first reinspection, $135 for the second, and $145 for the third.
    • All reinspections must be scheduled by an inspector.
    • A 30-day late fee for unpaid invoices is $100.

    OSSF inspection fee: 400 USD · visual inspection of permitted and non-permitted systems: 200 USD · visual inspection or modification of previously permitted system: 200 USD · first reinspection: 125 USD · second reinspection: 135 USD · third reinspection: 145 USD · 30-day late fee for unpaid invoices: 100 USD · expedited fee: 100 USD (Applications without 7 days’ notice)

    “On Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Inspection Fee $400 [...] 1st Reinspection $125 [...] 30 Day Late Fee for Unpaid Invoices $100”
  • County-wide zoningAbsent

    Texas zoning authority is granted to municipalities; Texas counties generally have no zoning power over unincorporated land, so there is no county zoning in Terry County.

    Texas Local Government Code Ch. 211 (Municipal Zoning Authority) ↗Scouted from the county site, not yet independently re-checked

Texas rules that apply here

  • Building permitNot required

    New residential construction covered by Local Government Code Chapter 233, Subchapter F, in an adopting county's unincorporated area.

    • Applies only to a county that has adopted a resolution or order requiring Subchapter F and satisfies the statutory geographic or population condition.
    • New residential construction includes a single-family house or duplex on a vacant lot and an addition increasing the existing building's square footage or value by more than 50 percent.
    • The statute does not apply to structures constructed under Occupations Code Chapter 1201 or modular homes under Chapter 1202.
    • Municipal building codes control in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction when applicable.
    • Subdivision and other land-development requirements remain applicable.
    • The statute does not eliminate other permits, including on-site sewage-facility permits.
    “This subchapter applies only to a county that has adopted a resolution or order requiring the application of the provisions of this subchapter and that: (1) is located within 50 miles of an international border; or (2) has a population of more than 100. [...] This subchapter may not be construed to: (1) require prior approval by the county before the beginning of new residential construction;”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Industrialized housing or buildings installed in Texas, including purchasers or lessees acquiring a unit for their own or their company’s use.
      “A person who is a retailer of industrialized housing or buildings, or who is responsible for the assembly, connection, and on-site construction and erection of an industrialized house or building for persons other than themselves, must be registered as an industrialized builder. Subcontractors do not require the registration unless required by other applicable state laws. For example, electricians, HVAC contractors, and plumbers must be licensed in accordance with the applicable state law. If you are purchasing or leasing an industrialized house or building for your own use, or your company's use, you may file for an installation permit in lieu of registering as an industrialized builder.”
  • Owner-builder exemptionConditional

    Owner installation of an on-site sewage facility serving a single-family dwelling in Terry County, including unincorporated areas, subject to the applicable local permitting authority's requirements.

    • The permitting authority must allow owner installation under its local requirements.
    • The owner must have the knowledge, skills, and equipment to perform the installation.
    • The OSSF must be for a single-family dwelling that the owner owns.
    • The owner must also own the property.
    • No part of the property may be developed for sale or lease.
    • All permitting, construction, and maintenance requirements of the permitting authority must be met.
    • Some systems may not be available for homeowner purchase because they must be installed by a factory representative.
    • If anyone else assists during any phase of installation, that person must be a licensed installer of the correct level, except for a licensed electrician installing electrical components or a person delivering and setting a treatment or pump tank into an excavation.
    • A permit and approved plan are generally required to construct, alter, repair, extend, or operate an OSSF; local permitting programs can be more stringent than state minimums.
    “This depends on whether the permitting authority allows this in their local requirements. Otherwise yes, provided you have the knowledge, skills, and equipment to do so AND: the OSSF is for a single family dwelling that you own, you also own the property, no part of the property will be developed for sale or lease, all permitting, construction, and maintenance requirements of the permitting authority are met.”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Available (with conditions) — A property owner installing an OSSF serving a single-family dwelling the owner owns in Texas, including Terry County, subject to the local permitting authority's requirements.
      “YOU ARE ALLOWED TO INSTALL A SEPTIC SYSTEM ON YOUR PROPERTY ONLY IF YOU ARE THE PROPERTY OWNER.”
    • Conditional — An owner performing electrical, plumbing, or air-conditioning and refrigeration work on the owner's own residence or homestead in Texas.
      “A person who perform electrical work on a dwelling that they own and reside in is not required by the state to be licensed as electricians.”
    • Conditional — Electrical work on a dwelling owned and occupied by the property owner in Texas.
      “A person who perform electrical work on a dwelling that they own and reside in is not required by the state to be licensed”
  • Building code adoptedPartial

    Industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components governed by the Texas Industrialized Housing and Buildings program.

    • The mandatory state code adoption applies to industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components, not all construction statewide.
    • The effective date is July 1, 2024.
    • The International Existing Building Code applies to alterations of portable industrialized buildings.
    • Manufacturers already certified for Texas must have design-package documents reviewed and approved to the new editions with an approval date on or after July 1, 2024, unless the manufacturer elected to transition before the effective date under Department rule 70.70(a)(5)(B).
    • Construction begun on or after July 1, 2024 must comply with the new code editions and approved design packages.
    • Construction begun before July 1, 2024, or before a manufacturer's effective transition date, must meet the stated completion, inspection, and labeling deadline to remain eligible for a Texas decal.

    effective date: 2024-07-01 · International Building Code: 2021 Edition (including appendices C, F, and K) · International Residential Code: 2021 Edition (including appendices AG, AH, AK, AP, AQ, and AT) · International Fuel Gas Code: 2021 Edition · International Mechanical Code: 2021 Edition · International Plumbing Code: 2021 Edition · International Energy Conservation Code: 2015 Edition · National Electrical Code: 2020 Edition · International Existing Building Code: 2021 Edition (for alterations of portable industrialized buildings)

    “July 1, 2024, all industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components shall comply with the following codes, as amended in §70.101 of the IHB Rules:”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Partial — Industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components installed in Terry County and elsewhere in Texas.
      “Effective July 1, 2024, all industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components shall comply with the following codes [...] International Building Code (IBC), 2021 Edition”
    • Partial — Industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components located in Texas, including Terry County.
      “Effective July 1, 2024, all industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components shall comply with the following codes, as amended in 70.101 of the IHB Rules:”
    • Partial — Industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components built for Texas under the Industrialized Housing and Buildings program.
      “Effective July 1, 2024, all industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components shall comply with the following codes, as amended in §70.101 of the IHB Rules:”
  • InspectionsRequired

    New residential construction covered by Chapter 233, Subchapter F in an adopting county.

    • For construction on a vacant lot, at least three inspections are required: foundation before concrete, framing and mechanical systems before drywall or other interior wall covering, and completion.
    • For a qualifying addition, inspections must be performed as necessary based on the project's scope.
    • The builder must contract with one of the listed qualified inspectors.
    • A county may require preconstruction and post-final-inspection notices.

    minimum inspections for vacant-lot construction: >= 3 inspections · post-final-inspection notice deadline: <= 10 days (Only if required by the county)

    “a minimum of three inspections must be performed”
  • Agricultural exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    Division of a tract outside municipal limits in Texas, including unincorporated Terry County, when the land remains primarily agricultural or is used for farm, ranch, wildlife management, or timber production.

    • The owner must divide the tract into two or more parts outside municipal limits.
    • The owner must not lay out a street, alley, square, park, or other part intended for public use under Section 232.001(a)(3).
    • The land must be used primarily for agricultural use as defined by Section 1-d, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, or for farm, ranch, wildlife management, or timber production use within Section 1-d-1, Article VIII, Texas Constitution.
    • If the tract ceases to be used primarily for the qualifying agricultural, farm, ranch, wildlife management, or timber production use, the Chapter 232 platting requirements apply.
    • Separate statutory exceptions also address transfers of four or fewer parts to relatives within the third degree, subdivisions where all lots are more than 10 acres and no public-use part is laid out, and sales to veterans through the Veterans' Land Board program.

    minimum number of divided parts: >= 2 parts (The agricultural exception applies to a division into two or more parts if the other conditions are met.) · related-party transfer limit: <= 4 parts (Separate family-transfer exception; every transferee must be related within the third degree by consanguinity or affinity.) · large-lot exception threshold: > 10 acres (Separate exception applies when all lots are more than 10 acres and no public-use part is laid out.)

    “A county may not require the owner of a tract of land located outside the limits of a municipality who divides the tract into two or more parts to have a plat of the subdivision prepared if: (1) the owner does not lay out a part of the tract described by Section 232.001(a)(3); and (2) the land is to be used primarily for agricultural use, as defined by Section 1-d, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, or for farm, ranch, wildlife management, or timber production use within the meaning of Section 1-d-1, Article VIII, Texas Constitution.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Available (with conditions) — A tract outside municipal limits in Terry County divided into two or more parts without laying out a street, alley, square, park, or other part intended for public use, when the land is to be used primarily for agricultural use or for farm, ranch, wildlife-management, or timber-production use.
      “A county may not require [...] if: [...] the land is to be used primarily for agricultural use”
    • Conditional — Division of land outside municipal limits in Terry County and other Texas counties when the land remains primarily in qualifying agricultural, farm, ranch, wildlife-management, or timber-production use.
      “A county may not require the owner [...] to have a plat [...] if: [...] the land is to be used primarily for agricultural use”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Division of land into two or more parts outside municipal limits in Terry County, including the laying out of a subdivision, lots, or public-use streets, alleys, squares, parks, or other parts of the tract.

    • A plat is required unless a statutory exception applies.
    • The rule applies to land outside municipal limits; municipal and extraterritorial-jurisdiction arrangements may affect which governmental entity regulates plats.
    • The commissioners court must approve a plat by an order entered in the court minutes.
    • The county may impose an application fee covering review and inspection costs, with the fee potentially varying by proposed lots, acreage, street and drainage improvements, or other reasonable criteria.
    • The statutory chapter includes exceptions for primarily agricultural or farm, ranch, wildlife-management, or timber-production use; certain transfers to relatives within the third degree; subdivisions with all lots over 10 acres; and lots sold to veterans through the Veterans' Land Board program.

    minimum division threshold: >= 2 parts (Subject to statutory exceptions.)

    “must have a plat of the subdivision prepared”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Regulated (with conditions) — Subdivision and platting of land outside municipal limits, including unincorporated Terry County, under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 232.
      “The owner of a tract of land located outside the limits of a municipality must have a plat of the subdivision prepared if the owner divides the tract into two or more parts to lay out: (1) a subdivision of the tract, including an addition; (2) lots; or (3) streets, alleys, squares, parks, or other parts of the tract intended by the owner of the tract to be dedicated to public use”
    • Regulated (with conditions) — Subdivision platting in unincorporated areas of Texas, including Terry County, outside municipal limits.
      “must have a plat of the subdivision prepared if the owner divides the tract into two or more parts to lay out”
  • Driveway accessRequired

    New or modified access driveways connecting property to a Texas state highway right of way.

    • A local public agency may receive access driveway permitting authority for state highways, but TxDOT approval remains required for drainage impacts on the state highway system before local approval.
    • No access driveway is permitted within a flared or widened right-of-way section at an intersection of a state highway with another highway, road, or street.
    • All entrances and exits, including radii, must be confined within the permittee's property frontage.
    • One-way 45-to-90-degree driveways are permitted for connections to one-way frontage roads or lane-divided highways; otherwise the driveway angle must be 75 to 90 degrees.
    • ADAAG and Texas Accessibility Standards apply.

    private residential driveway maximum width: <= 24 feet (Except as increased by permissible radii.) · driveway-to-pavement radius: >= 15 feet

    “A driveway must be constructed in accordance with a fully executed driveway permit”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — New or modified access driveways for property abutting a state highway in Terry County, including state-highway right-of-way access.
      “A completed Permit Form 1058 is necessary whenever new access driveways are constructed or existing access driveways are modified.”
  • Building in a floodplainRequired

    County floodplain-management authority and NFIP eligibility, including Terry County.

    • The requirement is to adopt ordinances or orders necessary for NFIP eligibility; the source does not identify Terry County's adopted ordinance, local permitting procedures, or site-specific development limits.
    • The source states the adoption deadline was January 1, 2001.
    • A community's applicable regulation level and enforcement capabilities must be determined locally.
    • The state page identifies model ordinances and permitting resources, but does not establish which model Terry County adopted.

    NFIP ordinance or order adoption deadline: 2001-01-01

    “The governing body of each city and county shall adopt ordinances or orders, as appropriate, necessary for the city or county to be eligible to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, not later than January 1, 2001"”
  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    On-site sewage facilities, including septic systems and holding tanks, located in Terry County, subject to the applicable local permitting authority.

    • A permit and approved plan are required to construct, alter, repair, extend, and operate an OSSF.
    • A permit is generally required to construct, install, alter, extend, or repair an OSSF; local permitting programs may be more stringent than state minimums.
    • The 10-acre exemption requires compliance with 30 TAC Chapter 285, a site evaluation by a TCEQ-licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer, a single-family dwelling on a tract of at least 10 acres, no nuisance or groundwater pollution, all OSSF parts at least 100 feet from the property line, on-site effluent disposal, and no other dwelling on the tract.
    • Emergency repairs listed by TCEQ do not require a permit but must be reported to the permitting authority in writing within 72 hours after repairs begin.
    • Applications and planning materials must be submitted to the permitting authority; TCEQ is the permitting authority where no local jurisdiction has been authorized.
    • The permitting authority must approve or deny the application within 30 days of receipt and provide a written explanation for a denial.
    • Owner installation depends on local requirements; otherwise the owner must own both the single-family dwelling and property, no part of the property may be developed for sale or lease, and all permitting, construction, and maintenance requirements must be met. Assistance by others generally requires the assisting person to be a properly licensed installer, subject to the stated electrician and tank-delivery exceptions.

    permit review deadline: 30 days (The period runs from receipt of the planning materials and permit application.) · emergency-repair reporting deadline: 72 hours (Applies after emergency repairs have begun.) · 10-acre exemption tract size: >= 10 acres (All other listed conditions must also be met.) · minimum OSSF setback under 10-acre exemption: >= 100 feet from property line (All parts of the OSSF must meet the setback.)

    “A permit and approved plan are required to construct, alter, repair, extend, and operate an OSSF.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Partial — Building permits for commercial establishments, public buildings, and multifamily residential dwellings of four or more units constructed in unincorporated areas of a qualifying Texas county that has adopted a fire code under Local Government Code Chapter 233.
      “The commissioners court of a county with a population of over 250,000 or a county adjacent to a county with a population of over 250,000 may adopt a fire code and rules necessary to administer and enforce the fire code. [...] A person may apply for a building permit by providing to the commissioners court: (1) a plan of the proposed building containing information required by the commissioners court; and (2) an application fee in an amount set by the commissioners court. [...] If the commissioners court receives an application and fee in accordance with Subsection (b) and the commissioners court does not issue the permit or deny the application within 30 days after receiving the application and fee, the construction or substantial improvement of the building that is the subject of the application is approved for the purposes of this subchapter.”
    • Published (with conditions) — Constructing a new driveway or revising an existing driveway on the right of way of a Texas state highway.
      “The applicant shall complete and submit to TxDOT a Form 1058”
  • county zoning authorityLimited

    Texas counties adopting zoning regulations for specified unincorporated or otherwise specially defined areas.

    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    • Other Chapter 231 subchapters address special areas including the Amistad Recreation Area in Val Verde County, military zones, certain lakes, the El Paso Mission Trail Historical Area, Lake Somerville, and Falcon Lake in Zapata County.
    • The cited statute was enacted effective September 1, 1987; the Falcon Lake subchapter was added effective June 15, 2007, and amended effective September 1, 2009.

    Padre Island distance from publicly owned park or recreational development: <= 2 miles (Area must be outside a municipality and in Cameron or Willacy County.) · Padre Island distance from beach, wharf, or bathhouse: <= 2 miles (The beach, wharf, or bathhouse must be used by at least 500 persons annually.)

    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — County zoning authority over unincorporated land in Texas, where a specific statutory grant applies.
      “As you suggest, a county has very limited and specific zoning authority, and none that may be used to regulate construction or operation of the proposed facility.”
  • county building authorityLimited

    Texas counties adopting and enforcing fire-code building permits for specified buildings in unincorporated areas and applying residential building-code standards in certain counties.

    • Under Section 233.061, the county must have a population over 250,000 or be adjacent to a county with a population over 250,000.
    • Under Section 233.062, the fire code applies only to commercial establishments, public buildings, and multifamily residential dwellings consisting of four or more units constructed in an unincorporated area.
    • The fire code does not apply to an industrial facility having a fire brigade that conforms to Occupational Health and Safety Administration requirements.
    • A covered applicant must submit a plan and a commissioners-court-set application fee; the county must issue or deny the permit within 30 days, and failure to act within 30 days approves the construction for purposes of the subchapter.
    • The fire code must conform to the International Fire Code or Uniform Fire Code as those codes existed on May 1, 2005, or establish protective measures exceeding those standards; later editions may be adopted.
    • Residential standards under Section 233.152 apply only if the county adopts a resolution or order and the county is within 50 miles of an international border or has a population over 100.
    • Those residential standards apply only to new single-family-house or duplex construction beginning after September 1, 2009; manufactured or modular structures governed by Occupations Code Chapters 1201 or 1202 are excluded from the definition of new residential construction.
    • A municipality's building code controls in its extraterritorial jurisdiction, and Section 233.152 does not authorize county prior approval of new residential construction or county zoning regulations.
    • Fire-code inspection and permit fees may be charged under a fee schedule based on building type, limited to amounts necessary to administer and enforce the subchapter; inspection fees must be reasonable and reflect approximate inspection costs.

    county population threshold for fire-code authority: > 250000 persons (A county adjacent to a county over 250,000 also qualifies.) · multifamily residential dwelling threshold: >= 4 units (The fire code applies only to covered buildings constructed in an unincorporated area.) · residential-code border distance: <= 50 miles (Alternative qualification is county population over 100.) · application decision period: 30 days (If the commissioners court does not issue or deny the permit within 30 days after receiving the application and fee, construction is approved for purposes of the subchapter.) · residential standards effective construction date: > 2009-09-01 (Applies only to new residential construction that begins after September 1, 2009.)

    “The commissioners court of a county with a population of over 250,000 or a county adjacent to a county with a population of over 250,000 may adopt a fire code and rules necessary to administer and enforce the fire code. [...] The fire code applies only to the following buildings constructed in an unincorporated area of the county: (1) a commercial establishment; (2) a public building; and (3) a multifamily residential dwelling consisting of four or more units.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — County fire-code adoption and building-permit authority for specified buildings in unincorporated areas of qualifying Texas counties, including multifamily residential dwellings of four or more units.
      “The commissioners court of a county with a population of over 250,000 or a county adjacent to a county with a population of over 250,000 may adopt a fire code and rules necessary to administer and enforce the fire code.”

Inside cities and towns in Terry County

Municipal rules found while researching the county. They apply inside that city or town, not to unincorporated land.

  • Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

    Land within the City of Brownfield, Terry County, Texas.

    • The ordinance establishes distinct zoning districts and overlay zones.
    • The ordinance is administered and enforced by the City of Brownfield Building Inspector or authorized designee.
    • Specific uses remain subject to the applicable zoning district, overlay, permit, and review requirements.
    “the City is hereby divided into distinct zoning districts upon which may be applied certain overlay zones.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Present (with conditions) — Use and development of land within the incorporated City of Brownfield, Terry County, Texas.
      “The provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall apply to the use and development of all land within the City of Brownfield”
    • Present (with conditions) — Use and development of land within the City of Brownfield, Terry County, Texas.
      “The provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall apply to the use and development of all land within the City of Brownfield, unless specifically provided otherwise in this Zoning Ordinance.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission — ask the county directly.

  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy or certificates of compliance for buildings in unincorporated Terry County, Texas.
  • Mandatory utility hookup — Required connection to public water or sewer for property in unincorporated Terry County.
  • Short-term rentals — Short-term rental operation in Terry County, including unincorporated areas.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Living off-grid in Terry County, Texas

Is Terry County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Terry County scores 38/100 on the Bolthole Index, a marginal county profile. Its strengths: low administrative friction for a quiet rural property and manageable long-term carry cost. Watch-outs: thin water margin (17.3″/yr rainfall) and elevated mid-century heat, water, rain, or wildfire exposure.

Do you need a building permit in Terry County, Texas?

Terry County does not require a county building permit for a home in unincorporated areas, and it has no county-wide zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by South Plains Public Health District (TCEQ authorized agent). Owner-builders may act as their own contractor to build their home. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Terry County?

Living in an RV on your own land in Terry County is allowed: Unincorporated Terry County: no county rule sets this, because Terry County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov. Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits. Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters. A tiny home is allowed. Confirm with the county before relying on it.

How much does land cost in Terry County, Texas?

Land in Terry County runs about $1,566 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Terry County?

Terry County gets about 17.3" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 40.2% of years.

How remote is Terry County?

A representative private-land location has about 11,945 people within a 30-minute drive and 820,374 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

How Terry compares in Texas

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