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FILE 48381 · COUNTY OF RANDALLSEAT · CANYONPOPULATION · 141KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Randall.

Randall 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
Canyon
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Randall County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatCanyon
Population (est.)141K
FIPS48381
Building departmentCity-by-city; Canyon and Amarillo run independent permit portals for their respective jurisdictions.
Permit portalCity-by-city; Amarillo uses the 'Amarillo Permit Portal' and Canyon uses the 'City of Canyon Online Permitting' system.
Fire marshalRandall County Fire Marshal's Office
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County of
Randall
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 48381
Article I · County Baseline

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

2021 International Building Code and International Residential Code are adopted by major municipalities with local amendments.

Randall County primarily manages development in unincorporated areas, while the cities of Amarillo and Canyon maintain exclusive jurisdiction over building permits within their respective city limits. Unincorporated areas are subject to county-level floodplain management and onsite sewage facility (OSSF) permitting. Development in the Palo Duro Canyon area may be subject to specific environmental and fire safety reviews.

Randall County enforces specific On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) regulations and requires specialized permitting for any development located within designated floodplain 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; Canyon and Amarillo run independent permit portals for their respective jurisdictions.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 required to register with the specific municipality where the work is being performed, in addition to holding any applicable state-level licenses.

Building

City-by-city; Canyon and Amarillo run independent permit portals for their respective jurisdictions.

Permits, plans, inspections

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

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

City-by-city; Amarillo uses the 'Amarillo Permit Portal' and Canyon uses the 'City of Canyon Online Permitting' system.

Apply, track, pay

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

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Randall County Development Services

Land use, plan review

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

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Randall 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
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Article III · County Overlay

What Randall 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; Canyon and Amarillo run independent permit portals for their respective jurisdictions.
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 city rights-of-way.
Verify
Varies
City-by-city; Canyon and Amarillo run independent permit portals for their respective jurisdictions.
Source · City-by-city; Canyon and Amarillo run independent permit portals for their respective jurisdictions.Verify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN RANDALL COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Randall 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.

CanyonRandall County
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ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN RANDALL COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Randall 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
Open file →
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; Canyon and Amarillo run independent permit portals for their respective jurisdictions.

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

City-by-city; Amarillo uses the 'Amarillo Permit Portal' and Canyon uses the 'City of Canyon Online Permitting' system.
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Randall County Development Services

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Randall 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 Randall County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Randall 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; Canyon and Amarillo run independent permit portals for their respective jurisdictions.). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · City-by-city; Canyon and Amarillo run independent permit portals for their respective jurisdictions.
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.

Randall 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←