The county building department in Hawaii County administers construction permits and enforces building codes for unincorporated areas and municipalities that contract county services rather than maintaining their own building divisions. There are 2 Building Departments locations in Hawaii County, Texas.

Property owners in unincorporated Hawaii County should verify with the county building department whether their parcel falls under county or municipal jurisdiction before submitting permit applications, as this affects which office handles the review and which codes apply.

List of Hawaii County, Hawaii Building Departments

Benbkrook City Planning Department

View Details Call Now (361) 777-4513

Benbkrook City Planning Department

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Portland City Permits

View Details Call Now (361) 777-4553

Portland City Permits

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Contractors and property owners in Hawaii County should keep copies of all issued permits, approved plans, and inspection sign-off cards at the job site for the duration of construction. Final inspection requests must be scheduled in advance, and the certificate of occupancy is issued only after all required inspections pass.

You may also find Building Departments locations in neighboring counties including Nueces, San Patricio.