Comal County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Comal County, Texas are permitted by Comal County Engineer's Office - Environmental Enforcement under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Program
  • Authorized agent: Thomas Hornseth
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 161,501

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Comal County: $142. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Searchable septic permit records at cceo.org/environmental/searches/record_search. Permitting process documented at cceo.org/environmental/ossf_obtainpermit. Comal County has own Rules for On-Site Sewage Facilities. SSL certificate on cceo.org expired; some pages may show warnings.

What SepticPro has on file for Comal County

  • 11 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Comal County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Comal County Engineer's Office - Environmental Enforcement. See how SepticPro site plans work.

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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Comal County Engineer's Office - Environmental Enforcement before applying.