If you have structures that have been flooded and/or damaged during a flood event, did you know that you are required to obtain a FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT from the County Engineer's Office? The permitting of damaged structures after a flooding event is mandated by the National Flood Insurance Program and Comal County enforces this mandate by using the Comal County Floodplain Development Permit.

Permits can be obtained and processed at the Comal County Engineer's Office in one visit as long the required information is submitted. The permit application and directions are on this website.

If you have any questions or if we can be of any service, please contact the Comal County Engineer's Office at 830-608-2090.

Comal County Floodplain Administrator

The Comal County Floodplain Administrator reviews designs submitted to the County, and verifies property location on floodplain maps. FEMA maps are used to determine property location in various zones and floodways. If you're building in the floodplain, you MUST get a floodplain permit from Comal County.

Comal County has it's share of flooding problems and it is definitely worth your while to check with the Comal County Engineer's Office when buying property or building structures. Spend a few minutes up front instead of spending the rest of your days worrying everytime it rains or cleaning up everytime your home floods.