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Development Services 

Eddie Landrum Jr
Director
1010 East 8th Street
Suite 114
Phone (432) 498-4241
Email: development.services@ectorcountytx.gov

 

HOLIDAY/SPECIAL CLOSURES:

THANKSGIVING
Closed at 12pm: Wednesday, November 26,2025
Closed: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Closed: Friday, November 28, 2025

CHRISTMAS
Closed at 12pm: December 19,2025
Closed: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Closed: Thursday, December 25, 2025 &
       Friday, December 26, 2025

Mission Statement 

Is to collaborate with our citizens in protecting the health and safety of our community and improve the quality of life for all Ector County by facilitating transparent, orderly and sustainable development for today and tomorrow.

GIS • Permitting • Planning

* There is no cost to obtain a permit *

* Please submit permits, site plan and other attachments to development.services@ectorcountytx.gov , please include address in the subject line on the email.* 

  • Permits are available on the Development Services website, the office at 1010 E. 8th St. Ste 114 or by links provided
    Development Structure - to ensure the elevation of a structure is at or above 1ft of crown of road.
    Drive Approach - needed to insure the driveway is connect to a county road properly.
    Right-Of-Way - needed when work is being done within a county road right-of-way.
    Cell Tower - needed as a reference for who owns the tower.
    Septic Permit - Insure you have a legal and proper working septic system.

  • There is no charge to obtain a development structure, drive approach , right-of-way , or cell tower permit.
    Septic Applications are $250 for residential and $450 for commercial  

  • Valid Address – please fill out the address request form on the main page or call the office at 432-498-4241
    Site Plan that includes location and distance of septic and water well from structure on the property
    Septic Permit – contact our office at 432-498-4241 

  • The development structure , drive approach , cell tower , or right-of-way permits are valid for 6 months.
    The septic application is valid for 1 year from the day the authorization to construct (ATC) was issued 

  • An inspection is required when the forms to a structure are set or when a mobile home is set. 
    Drive approach need to have a preliminary inspection, a second inspection will happen once the forms are set to ensure they followed County specs. 
  • An inspection can be set up by contacting the Development Services Department at 432-498-4241, if you are needing a septic inspection please contact the Designated Representative (DR) via phone or by calling the office . 
    1010 E. 8th St. Suite 114
    432-498-4241
    development.services@ectorcountytx.gov 
  • The regulations are available on the Development Services website, the office at 1010 E. 8th St. Ste. 114
    or the link provided below
    Subdivision and MHRC Regulations
  • Elevation certificate is an essential tool that documents and confirms your home’s elevation relative to the estimated height floodwaters will reach in an event of a major flood in a high-risk area. 
  • An elevation certificate can be obtained from an engineering company. 
  • Information for flood zones can be found on the link below
    Flood Zones