Dallas County, TX septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Dallas County, Texas are permitted by Dallas County Health and Human Services - Environmental Health Division under 30 TAC Chapter 285.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Program
- Authorized agent: Dallas County / TCEQ Region
- Own septic program: Yes
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 2,613,539
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Dallas County: $148. Texas average: $285.
Local rules
Design review performed by Environmental Health Division after application submission. Located at 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Main: 214-819-2000. Environmental Health direct: (214) 819-2115 (for appointments/info).
What SepticPro has on file for Dallas County
- 10 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 Dallas County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Dallas County Health and Human Services - Environmental Health Division. See how SepticPro site plans work.
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Dallas County Health and Human Services - Environmental Health Division before applying.