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FILE 48029 · COUNTY OF BEXARSEAT · SAN ANTONIOPOPULATION · 2MVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Bexar.

Bexar County in Texas. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
San Antonio
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Bexar County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatSan Antonio
Population (est.)2M
FIPS48029
Building departmentCity-by-city; San Antonio and other incorporated municipalities manage their own building permits and inspections.
Permit portalCity-by-city; San Antonio utilizes the Development Services Department portal, while other municipalities maintain independent systems.
Fire marshalBexar County Fire Marshal's Office
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County of
Bexar
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 48029
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

Most jurisdictions within the county have adopted the 2021 International Building Codes with local municipal amendments.

Bexar County primarily regulates development in unincorporated areas, while the City of San Antonio and other municipalities maintain exclusive jurisdiction over their respective city limits. Development in unincorporated areas is subject to county subdivision regulations and flood plain management, while municipal projects must adhere to specific city zoning and building codes.

Bexar County enforces specific Edwards Aquifer protection regulations that require additional environmental review for development projects located within the recharge and transition zones.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · City-by-city; San Antonio and other incorporated municipalities manage their own building permits and inspections.Last verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

Contractors must register with the specific municipality where the work is being performed, as Bexar County does not maintain a centralized county-wide contractor registration system.

Building

City-by-city; San Antonio and other incorporated municipalities manage their own building permits and inspections.

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

City-by-city; San Antonio utilizes the Development Services Department portal, while other municipalities maintain independent systems.

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Bexar County Planning and Development Services Department

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Bexar County Fire Marshal's Office

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
VERIFY BEFORE BIDDING
Article III · County Overlay

What Bexar County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
Verify
Voluntary for most private employers
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
City-by-city; San Antonio and other incorporated municipalities manage their own building permits and inspections.
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Usually local or contract-based
State or county
County overlayContractors are generally required to provide proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by the specific municipality or the county for unincorporated work.
Verify
Varies
City-by-city; San Antonio and other incorporated municipalities manage their own building permits and inspections.
Source · City-by-city; San Antonio and other incorporated municipalities manage their own building permits and inspections.Verify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN BEXAR COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Bexar County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

San AntonioBexar County
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN BEXAR COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Bexar County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
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Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
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Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/texas
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05 / 2026
County

City-by-city; San Antonio and other incorporated municipalities manage their own building permits and inspections.

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

City-by-city; San Antonio utilizes the Development Services Department portal, while other municipalities maintain independent systems.
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Bexar County Planning and Development Services Department

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Bexar County Fire Marshal's Office

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Bexar County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Bexar County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (City-by-city; San Antonio and other incorporated municipalities manage their own building permits and inspections.). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · City-by-city; San Antonio and other incorporated municipalities manage their own building permits and inspections.
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Bexar County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

Browse cities→Back to state←