Fort Bend County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic permit program

• Program type: County Program
• Authorized agent: Christopher Bryson
• Own septic program: Yes
• Local rules beyond the state: No
• Population: 822,779

• Fort Bend County Health and Human Services - Environmental Health website
• Official fee schedule

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Fort Bend County: $220. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

All applications and maintenance contracts must be submitted online at https://myhealthdepartment.com/fbceh. Minimum 1 acre for well+septic. 45-day review for subdivisions, 30-day review for applications. Plan reviews on Tuesdays and Thursdays only (8:30-11:20am, 1:20-3:20pm). As of March 24, 2024, plan review applications online only. Permit fees: Residential $575, Commercial $650 (includes $10 TCEQ fee).

What SepticPro has on file for Fort Bend County

• 32 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 Fort Bend County

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