Travis County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic permit program

• Program type: County Program
• Authorized agent: Travis County / TCEQ Region
• Own septic program: Yes
• Local rules beyond the state: Yes
• Population: 1,290,188

• Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) - Development Services website
• Official fee schedule

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Travis County: $322. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Travis County Code Chapter 448 governs OSSF beyond state TAC 285. Applications via MyPermitNow (mypermitnow.org). Permit desk hours Mon-Thu 9am-2pm. Refund eligibility for Gilleland/Walnut Creek Watershed areas. Chapter 448 establishes stricter local requirements as authorized under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 366. OSSF components must maintain 150ft separation from wells. Address: 700 Lavaca, Suite 540, Austin, TX 78701. Mailing: P.O. Box 1748, Attn: Permits, Austin, TX 78701.

What SepticPro has on file for Travis County

• 8 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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