Bastrop County Permits (Texas)

The Bastrop County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Bastrop County permits. Clerks in Bastrop County, Texas may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Bastrop County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Bastrop County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Bastrop County Clerk Bastrop TX 803 Pine Street 78602 512-332-7234


A Bastrop County Town or City Hall provides municipal services for their community, which can include issuing and filing permits. These county permits may be required for a number of building projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and zoning compliance. In addition to building permits, Town and City Halls in Bastrop County, Texas may also issue land use permits related to boundary lines, private roads, addresses, and water systems, as well as access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These records can be used to prove that a project has a valid permit or to look up county permit rules, apply for a permit in Bastrop County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Bastrop City Hall Bastrop TX 904 Main St 78602 512-303-7305

Elgin City Hall Elgin TX 310 North Main Street 78621 512-285-5721

Smithville City Hall Smithville TX 317 Main Street 78957 512-237-3282


A Bastrop County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in Bastrop County, Texas issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. Bastrop County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Bastrop County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.

Bastrop County Permits Bastrop TX 804 Pecan Street 78602 512-581-4000

Bastrop Planning Department Bastrop TX 1311 Chestnut Street 78602 512-332-8800