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What permits do you need to open a auto repair shop in Johnson County Tx?

In short

A auto repair shop in Johnson County Tx, TX has 1 permit that applies to every business of this type, plus 5 more that depend on your premises, signage or how you are set up. Johnson County Development Services charges $240 per Development Permit (the fee page line covers single-family residential and commercial); an accessory structure without plumbing is $120 for the development permit for commercial use (unincorporated johnson county). 1 of the 6 are charged as a range or formula rather than a flat fee. Verified 2026-10-26 against the issuing agencies’ published fee schedules.

Permits particular to a auto repair shop in Johnson County Tx

Permits required, with issuing agency, fee, renewal term and the date each record was last verified against its source
Junkyard / Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard License (unincorporated Johnson County)only if it applies to youJohnson County Commissioners Court$25 per license issued, and $25 per annual renewal (Order No. 2024-118 §§7.C and 7.G)1 year; renewal follows an inspection of the licensed location2026-10-26

Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.

Local permits that apply to every type of business in Johnson County Tx

Permits required, with issuing agency, fee, renewal term and the date each record was last verified against its source
Development Permit for Commercial Use (unincorporated Johnson County)only if it applies to youJohnson County Development Services$240 per Development Permit (the fee page line covers single-family residential and commercial); an accessory structure without plumbing is $1201 year from date of issuance2026-10-26
On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Permit / Authorization to Construct (unincorporated Johnson County)only if it applies to youJohnson County Development ServicesVaries — formula on the Johnson County Tx pageAuthorization to Construct valid for 1 year from the issue date unless revoked2026-10-26

Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.

TX registrations that apply to every type of business

Permits required, with issuing agency, fee, renewal term and the date each record was last verified against its source
Certificate of Formationonly if it applies to youTexas Secretary of State$300 one-time filingno expiry2026-08-20
Assumed Name Certificate (DBA)only if it applies to youTexas Secretary of State$25 one-time filingup to ten years, renewable2026-08-21
Texas Sales and Use Tax PermitTexas Comptroller of Public AccountsNo fee — there is no fee for this permitno expiry while actively engaged in business2026-08-21

Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.

How much does it actually cost to permit a auto repair shop in Johnson County Tx?

There is no single figure, and any site quoting one is rounding away the part that matters. Of the 6 records listed for a auto repair shop in Johnson County Tx, TX, 1 apply to every business of this type and 5 are conditional. Adding every fee on the page together would overstate what most operators pay, because it would include permits they never need.

Of the 1 that always apply, 1 carry a flat fee, coming to $0.00. That is a floor, not a total. 1 of the 6 are charged as a range or a formula set by the issuing agency, and 0 have no fee published at all.

The other 1 variable fee belongs to permits that apply to every type of business here; its formula is set out on the Johnson County Tx permits page and the TX state page.

Which offices issue these permits in Johnson County Tx?

Permits for a auto repair shop in Johnson County Tx, TX come from 4 separate offices: Johnson County Development Services, Johnson County Commissioners Court, Texas Secretary of State, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. No single office issues them all, which is why an opening means filing in several places rather than one.

What does a auto repair shop need in Johnson County Tx that other businesses do not?

1 of the 1 permit particular to a auto repair shop here applies to no other business type we cover in Johnson County Tx: Junkyard / Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard License (unincorporated Johnson County).

Junkyard / Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard License (unincorporated Johnson County)

An auto business in unincorporated Johnson County that keeps vehicles outdoors to strip them for parts may need a county license from the Commissioners Court. Order No. 2024-118, adopted November 12, 2024, defines an "Automotive wrecking and salvage yard" in §2.A as "an outdoor place where a person stores three or more vehicles for the purpose of dismantling or wrecking the vehicles to remove parts for sale or for the use in automotive repair or rebuilding", and §7.A states that a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard subject to the ordinance "must be licensed by the Commissioners Court of Johnson County, Texas." Under §3 the license requirement does not apply to a recycling business, to a yard located entirely in a municipality and regulated by it, or to a yard in operation before June 1, 1987. Per §§7.C and 7.G the fee is $25.00 to issue a junkyard license, $25.00 to issue an automotive wrecking and salvage yard license and $25.00 for each renewal, and "Each license is valid for one (1) year"; Texas Transportation Code §396.041 allows a county ordinance to impose a fee of $25 for the issuance or renewal of a license. The county's Development Services Fees page, effective October 23, 2023, lists the same $25.00 with a yearly renewal that requires an inspection. Section 7.E says applications are obtained from the county's Public Works Department, and the Development Services page lists processing of junkyard applications for the Commissioners Court. The application needs a site map showing screening at least six feet high along any side facing a public street or residence (§5), and owners of property within 1,000 feet get certified-mail notice of a public hearing (§7.F). Operating without a license is a misdemeanor with a fine of $100 to $500 per day (§12).

The other 2 local permits in the tables apply to every type of business in Johnson County Tx, TX; what each one involves is set out on the Johnson County Tx permits page. The 3 state-level registrations apply to every type of business across TX and are covered on the TX state page.

How does a auto repair shop compare with other businesses in Johnson County Tx?

The closest match is a childcare centre, which shares 0 of these permits. A auto repair shop also needs Junkyard / Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard License (unincorporated Johnson County). A childcare centre needs Child Care License, which a auto repair shop does not.

Permits particular to each business type in Johnson County Tx, TX, compared with a auto repair shop
BusinessIts own permitsShared with a auto repair shopOnly a auto repair shop needsOnly it needs
Childcare centres1011
Coffee shops1011
Contractors and trades1011
Fitness studios1011
Restaurants2012
Retail stores1011
Salons and barbers1011
Veterinary clinics1011

Sources

Every figure for the permits explained on this page was read from one of these government pages on the date shown. Sources for the permits that apply to every type of business are listed on the Johnson County Tx permits page and the TX state page. Confirmed by Editorial Team.

  1. Order No. 2024-118, Third Amended Ordinance Licensing Junkyards and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yards Located in Unincorporated Areas of Johnson County, Texas (adopted November 12, 2024)Commissioners Court of Johnson County, Texas · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
  2. Transportation Code, Chapter 396. Junkyards and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage YardsTexas Legislature · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
  3. Development Services Fees (Effective October 23, 2023)Johnson County, Texas, Development Services · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
  4. Commissioners Court OrdersJohnson County, Texas · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26
  5. Development ServicesJohnson County, Texas · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-26

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