Lavaca County, TX septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Lavaca County, Texas are permitted by Lavaca County (Designated Representative: Neiland Dean) under 30 TAC Chapter 285.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Program
- Authorized agent: Neiland Dean (Designated Representative)
- Own septic program: Yes
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 20,337
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Lavaca County: $250. Texas average: $285.
Local rules
DR: Neiland Dean (361-772-4296). Permitting, Inspection and Floodplain Administration Office: 361-798-5310. By appointment only as of Jan 1, 2026. All septic permits must be applied for through a TCEQ licensed professional OSSF installer. Site evaluation by TCEQ licensed site evaluator required. Payments payable to Lavaca County.
What SepticPro has on file for Lavaca 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Lavaca County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Lavaca County (Designated Representative: Neiland Dean). See how SepticPro site plans work.
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Lavaca County (Designated Representative: Neiland Dean) before applying.