Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Dimmitt, Texas

Dimmitt’s own rules

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Dimmitt city limits

  • The zoning ordinance text itself was not located; the city publishes a 2026 zoning map, which indicates adopted zoning districts.

  “city of dimmitt maps dimmitt city limits - e.t.j. map 2026 dimmitt zoning map 2026”

• Zoning districtsPartial

  Inside Dimmitt city

  • Only a 2026 zoning map is listed; district names and regulations not located in opened pages.

  “city of dimmitt maps dimmitt city limits - e.t.j. map 2026 dimmitt zoning map 2026”

• Permit feesPublished

  Building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits inside Dimmitt city

  • Building fee by valuation: $10 for $1-$1,000; $10 for first $1,000 plus $1 per additional $1,000 up to $50,000; $100 for first $50,000 plus $1 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $150 for first $100,000 plus $1 per additional $1,000 above.
  • Reinspection fee $40; outside normal business hours $35; plan review revisions $40; moving permit $20; wrecking permit $20.
  • Electrical minimum $25; plumbing inspection $25; mechanical inspection $25.

  building fee, valuation $1-$1,000: 10 USD · reinspection fee: 40 USD

  “building fee calculated by total valuation: $1 to $1,000 - $10 $1,001 to $50,000 - $10 for first $1,000. plus $1 for each additional $1,000 or fraction including $50,000.”

• Permit processPartial

  Permits inside Dimmitt city

  • Application is submitted to the city code inspector in Public Works for approval; detailed review steps not located.

  “the permit application needs to be completed and submitted to our inspector, keith acker, for approval.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Dimmitt or Castro County directly.

• Building permit — Inside Dimmitt city
• Owner-builder exemption — Inside Dimmitt city
• Building code adopted — Inside Dimmitt city
• Inspections — Inside Dimmitt city
• Certificate of occupancy — Inside Dimmitt city

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.