Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Farwell, Texas

Farwell’s own rules

• InspectionsLimited

  Permitted projects inside Farwell city

  • Staff tell the applicant which inspections apply when the permit is issued

  “some projects need an inspection at one or more stages.”

• Building in a floodplainLimited

  Building permits inside Farwell city

  • Slab elevation rule only; no floodplain development permit process located

  slab top above curb or top of road: >= 18 inches

  “to comply with the national flood insurance program, the top of the slab must be 18 inches above the curb or top of road.”

• Permit feesVariable (with conditions)

  Building and fence permit fees inside Farwell city

  • No fee schedule is published; contact city hall for a quote
  • Fees and deposits payable in cash only

  “permit fees depend on the type and size of the project.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Permit applications inside Farwell city

  • Forms are not submitted online
  • Building permit valid six months; fence permit valid 90 days

  “submit your application in person at city hall during business hours.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption inside Farwell city
• Building code adopted — Building code inside Farwell city
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy inside Farwell city
• Local zoning — Zoning inside Farwell city
• Zoning districts — Zoning districts inside Farwell 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.