Building in Hays County
The western half of the county is Hill Country over the Edwards Aquifer contributing and recharge zones, drained by the Blanco River and Onion Creek. Building there means planning around septic drain fields, wells, rock and impervious cover limits. Dripping Springs is an International Dark Sky Community, which affects outdoor lighting on patios and pools.
Along I-35, Buda and Kyle have grown into large suburbs on clay, and San Marcos mixes historic homes, river floodplain and student housing near Texas State University. Each city issues its own permits, and floodplain rules apply along the Blanco and San Marcos rivers.
Cities we serve in Hays County
Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs mixes acreage homes, ranch properties and newer master planned communities such as Headwaters, Caliterra and Belterra. ZIP codes: 78620.
Kyle
Kyle is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas, built mostly since 2000 in neighborhoods like Plum Creek. ZIP codes: 78640.
Buda
Buda pairs a historic downtown with newer neighborhoods such as Garlic Creek and Sunfield. ZIP codes: 78610.
San Marcos
San Marcos combines historic homes near downtown and the Belvin Street historic district, student rentals around Texas State University, and newer communities such as Blanco Vista and Kissing Tree. ZIP codes: 78666.
Wimberley
Wimberley is a Hill Country town where the Blanco River and Cypress Creek meet, known for Jacob's Well. ZIP codes: 78676.
Driftwood
Driftwood is an unincorporated Hill Country community in Hays County, home to The Salt Lick and a cluster of wineries, with custom homes and ranch properties on acreage.. ZIP codes: 78619.
Services in Hays County
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Whole Home Renovation
- Room Additions & ADUs
- Custom Home Building
- Garage Conversions
- Garage Construction
- Decks & Patio Covers
- Pool Construction & Remodeling
- Investor & Rental Renovations
Permits in Hays County
Inside city limits, each city issues its own building permits and runs its own inspections. In unincorporated areas, Texas counties generally do not issue building permits, but Hays County handles floodplain and on site septic permits, and HOAs and deed restrictions still apply. We check the rules for your exact address during the free consultation.
Read our Hays County permit guide for the development, floodplain and septic rules outside city limits.