Polk County, TX septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Polk County, Texas are permitted by Polk County Permit Department under 30 TAC Chapter 285.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Program
- Authorized agent: Lisa Sloan
- Own septic program: Yes
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 50,123
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Polk County: $270. Texas average: $285.
Local rules
OSSF permit fee waived for first residential structure on 10+ acre tracts. Permit required for each additional residential structure on same parcel. Office at 602 E Church Street, Suite 141, Livingston, TX 77351. Fax: 936-327-6867.
What SepticPro has on file for Polk County
- 5 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 Polk County Permit Department before applying.