Denton County, TX septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Denton County, Texas are permitted by Denton County Public Health - Environmental Health Division under 30 TAC Chapter 285.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Program
- Authorized agent: Leslie R. Freeman, RS
- Own septic program: Yes
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 906,422
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Denton County: $310. Texas average: $285.
Local rules
Administers OSSF permitting in unincorporated Denton County under TAC 285 and Texas Water Code Ch. 5. New system permit $310, repairs/modifications $100. Every OSSF permit requires final inspection. Address: 3900 Morse Street, Denton TX 76208. Phone: 940-349-2920. Alt phone: 972-434-8862. Fax: 940-349-2588.
What SepticPro has on file for Denton County
- 1 permit fee 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 Denton County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Denton County Public Health - Environmental Health Division. See how SepticPro site plans work.
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Denton County Public Health - Environmental Health Division before applying.