Orange County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Orange County, Texas are permitted by Orange County Environmental Health / Code Compliance under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

Program type: County Program
Authorized agent: Joel Ardoin
Own septic program: Yes
Local rules beyond the state: No
Population: 84,808

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Orange County: $250. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Address: 11475 FM 1442, Orange, TX 77630. Hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Affidavit to Public must be filed at County Clerk's Office. Final inspection required before permit to operate issued. Licensed Texas installer required. Required documentation includes professional site evaluation and soil analysis, legal property description, map/directions to property, development type specification, two-year maintenance contract (signed), and recorded affidavit. Inspectors verify tanks placement, drain field construction, spray field setup, connected piping/gravel, house line connection, instrument installation, and suitable backfill materials. Available forms include Individual Sewage System Acceptance Form, residential/commercial affidavits, and pump-and-haul affidavits.

What SepticPro has on file for Orange 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 Orange County

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

Other Texas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Orange County Environmental Health / Code Compliance before applying.