Victoria County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Victoria County, Texas are permitted by Victoria County Public Health Department - Environmental Services Division under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Program
  • Authorized agent: Tammy Fikac
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 91,319

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Victoria County: $268. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Also authorized agent for Calhoun and DeWitt counties. 10-acre rule exemption applies. 2-year initial maintenance contract for aerobic systems. Min lot: 1 acre with individual well+OSSF. Water well setbacks: 100ft from drainfield, 50ft from tank. Applications submitted to 2805 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX 77901. Fax: (361) 579-6348. Phone: (361) 578-6281. Contact a VCPHD Designated Representative (DR) for questions.

What SepticPro has on file for Victoria 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Victoria County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Victoria County Public Health Department - Environmental Services Division. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Texas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Victoria County Public Health Department - Environmental Services Division before applying.