DeWitt County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in DeWitt County, Texas are permitted by Victoria County Public Health Department Environmental Services (authorized agent for DeWitt County) under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Program
  • Authorized agent: Tammy Fikac
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 19,824

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in DeWitt County: $223. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

OSSF administered through Victoria County Public Health Department. Fees paid at DeWitt County Judge's office in Cuero, TX. New Installation $110 + Residential $285 or Commercial $385. Repair/Alteration $50.

What SepticPro has on file for DeWitt County

  • 6 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 DeWitt County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Victoria County Public Health Department Environmental Services (authorized agent for DeWitt County). See how SepticPro site plans work.

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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Victoria County Public Health Department Environmental Services (authorized agent for DeWitt County) before applying.