Gillespie County, TX septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Gillespie County, Texas are permitted by Gillespie County under 30 TAC Chapter 285.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Own Program
- Authorized agent: Gillespie County / TCEQ Region
- Own septic program: Yes
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 26,725
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Gillespie County: $400. Texas average: $285.
Local rules
County has active OSSF/Sanitation Department with Designated Representative. Fee schedule document available on county website (effective October 14, 2025). Effective August 1, 2025, all floodplain determinations conducted by County Engineer's Office; Development Permit Determination and Site Plan with Narrative forms must be submitted to Engineer's Office PRIOR to submitting septic applications to OSSF Office. Contact [email protected] or call 830-997-8191.
What SepticPro has on file for Gillespie 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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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Gillespie County before applying.