DEPARTMENT of DEVELOPMENT
Ellis County, TX

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STATISTICS

235,910*
estimated County population (as of September 30, 2024)
* projections generated from Census, NCTCOG, and internal calculations

744.17 square miles of unincorporated area (outside city limits)

207.64 square miles of incorporated area (inside city limits)
(as of Mar 15, 2024)

446
total year-to-date single-family residential permits through the end of September 2024

PERMITS

ONLINE CUSTOMER PERMIT PORTAL

Applicants can apply online for development and septic applications, pay fees, print receipts and permits, view project status, and send/view comments related to a permit application.

Click here to be directed to the Permits Tab. Paper permits will still be accepted in the DoD office.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The DoD office has moved to the new Ellis County Central Bldg. located at 302 N Monroe St (2nd floor), Waxahachie, TX 75165. View map

The County's development fees increased September 1, 2023. Fee Schedule

Updated processes to plat and civil plan review go into effect in September 2023 to comply with state law. Contact staff for more details.

Plats filed after September 1 - see important notice on platting webpage

CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVEY

Click on the link below to leave your feedback on your customer experience with our department.

SURVEY LINK

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DEPARTMENT of DEVELOPMENT
Ellis County, TX

ONLINE FORMS

Complaint Report Center

Open Records Request

Pre-Development Meeting Request Form

Commissioners' Court - LIVE (only during meetings)

DEPARTMENT of DEVELOPMENT Ellis County, TX

DEPARTMENT of DEVELOPMENT
Ellis County, TX