Hood County, TX septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Program
  • Authorized agent: Hood County / TCEQ Region
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 61,598

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Hood County: $433. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

TCEQ-approved county order includes specific homeowner maintenance requirements for single-family dwelling OSSF systems. Office at 100 E. Pearl St., Granbury, TX 76048.

What SepticPro has on file for Hood County

  • 9 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 Hood County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Hood County Environmental Health. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Texas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Hood County Environmental Health before applying.