Montgomery County, TX septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Montgomery County, Texas are permitted by Montgomery County Environmental Health Services under 30 TAC Chapter 285.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Program
- Authorized agent: Keith Miles
- Own septic program: Yes
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 620,443
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Montgomery County: $223. Texas average: $285.
Local rules
Office at 501 North Thompson, Suite 100, Conroe TX. Has local order for OSSF regulation. SJRA has additional requirements for OSSFs within 2,075 feet of Lake Conroe (2015 order). Min lot: 1.5 acres with well+septic. Phone: 936-539-7839.
What SepticPro has on file for Montgomery 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Montgomery County
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Montgomery County Environmental Health Services before applying.