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FILE 48091 · COUNTY OF COMALSEAT · NEW BRAUNFELSPOPULATION · 175KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Comal.

Comal 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
New Braunfels
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Comal County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatNew Braunfels
Population (est.)175K
FIPS48091
Building departmentCity-by-city; New Braunfels, Bulverde, and Garden Ridge run independent permit portals for incorporated areas.
Permit portalCity-by-city; county permits are managed through the Comal County Engineer's Office for unincorporated areas.
Fire marshalComal County Fire Marshal's Office
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County of
Comal
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 48091
Article I · County Baseline

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

Comal County enforces the 2018 International Residential Code and International Building Code for unincorporated areas, while municipalities adopt their own versions.

The county handles permitting for unincorporated areas, while incorporated cities like New Braunfels and Bulverde maintain their own building departments and zoning authority. Development in unincorporated areas is subject to specific county flood damage prevention regulations and onsite sewage facility (OSSF) permitting requirements.

Comal County has strict On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permitting requirements and specific regulations regarding development within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone.

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; New Braunfels, Bulverde, and Garden Ridge run independent permit portals for incorporated areas.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 are generally not required to register with the county, though they must hold appropriate state-level licenses for specialized trades.

Building

City-by-city; New Braunfels, Bulverde, and Garden Ridge run independent permit portals for incorporated areas.

Permits, plans, inspections

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

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

City-by-city; county permits are managed through the Comal County Engineer's Office for unincorporated areas.

Apply, track, pay

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

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Comal County Engineer's Office

Land use, plan review

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

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Comal 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 Comal 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
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Voluntary for most private employers
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
City-by-city; New Braunfels, Bulverde, and Garden Ridge run independent permit portals for incorporated areas.
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Usually local or contract-based
State or county
County overlayContractors must provide proof of general liability insurance and workers' compensation as required by state law, with additional bonding often required for work within county rights-of-way.
Verify
Varies
City-by-city; New Braunfels, Bulverde, and Garden Ridge run independent permit portals for incorporated areas.
Source · City-by-city; New Braunfels, Bulverde, and Garden Ridge run independent permit portals for incorporated areas.Verify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN COMAL COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Comal 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.

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ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN COMAL COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Comal 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
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Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
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Framing
CODE · FR
GL
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General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
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HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
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Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
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Painting
CODE · PT
GL
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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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County

City-by-city; New Braunfels, Bulverde, and Garden Ridge run independent permit portals for incorporated areas.

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

City-by-city; county permits are managed through the Comal County Engineer's Office for unincorporated areas.
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Comal County Engineer's Office

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Comal 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 Comal County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Comal 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; New Braunfels, Bulverde, and Garden Ridge run independent permit portals for incorporated areas.). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · City-by-city; New Braunfels, Bulverde, and Garden Ridge run independent permit portals for incorporated areas.
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.

Comal 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←