Grimes County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Grimes County, Texas are permitted by Grimes County Environmental Health under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Program
  • Authorized agent: Angela Schroeder
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 29,268

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Grimes County: $450. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Grimes County Environmental Department at 1170 CR 280, Annex Bldg. Suite ENV105, Anderson, TX 77830 (mailing: 270 FM 149 W, Anderson, TX 77830). Phone: 936-873-4495. Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30am-4:30pm, Fri 7:30am-11:30am. Staff: Angela Schroeder (Designated Representative, [email protected]), Marshall Love (Complaint DR, [email protected]), Lisa Hyman (Environmental Assistant, [email protected]), Philip Podraza (Solid Waste Coordinator, [email protected]). Septic Permit Fees document, Seven Steps to Obtaining a Permit guide, and Septic Installer/Maintenance Partial List available on website.

What SepticPro has on file for Grimes County

  • 3 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 Grimes County Environmental Health before applying.