Ellis County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic permit program

• Program type: County Program
• Authorized agent: Alberto Mares
• Own septic program: Yes
• Local rules beyond the state: No
• Population: 192,455

• Ellis County Department of Development website
• Official fee schedule

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Ellis County: $250. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Applications via mgoconnect.org portal. Requires system design plan, soil evaluation, initial maintenance contract (aerobic), affidavit of recordation. Properties within city limits reviewed by city OSSF department. Director: Alberto Mares. Address: 302 N. Monroe St., Suite 214, Waxahachie, TX 75165. Phone: 972-825-5200. Fax: 972-825-5205. Hours Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Regulations page at ellispermits.com/regs. Department has moved to ellispermits.com for latest updates.

What SepticPro has on file for Ellis 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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