Chambers County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Chambers County, Texas are permitted by Chambers County under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Program
  • Authorized agent: Darla J. Branch (Director)
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 46,571

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Chambers County: $248. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Director: Darla J. Branch ([email protected]). Compliance & Enforcement Coordinator: Victoria Figueroa ([email protected]). Health Inspector: Letitia Oppenheimer ([email protected]). General permits email: [email protected]. Office at 201A Airport Road, Anahuac, TX 77514. Fax: 409-267-3623. Mailing: PO Box 1180, Anahuac, TX 77514. Affidavit forms available for single tract, two-or-more tracts, and commercial OSSF.

What SepticPro has on file for Chambers County

  • 2 permit fees with sources
  • The agency phone, email and office address
  • Setback distances
  • Soil and perc test requirements
  • Allowed system types
  • System design rules
  • Inspection requirements
  • Maintenance and pumping rules
  • Point-of-sale rules
  • Installer, designer and pumper licensing

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Other Texas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Chambers County before applying.