Septic Systems (OSSF)

You need a permit to install or replace a septic system

In unincorporated areas of Victoria County, homeowners must get a permit before installing or changing a septic system or on-site sewage facility.

Victoria County Home & Property

Texas calls home septic systems On-Site Sewage Facilities, or OSSFs. If you are outside city limits, you almost certainly need a permit before you install, repair, or replace a system. The local authorized agent — which may be the county or the TCEQ regional office — handles the permit.

Skipping the permit can lead to enforcement action. If you are buying rural land, ask whether the existing system is permitted. The TCEQ has a homeowner guide at tceq.texas.gov and an online tool to find local permitting contacts by county.

Source to confirm: TCEQ — On-Site Sewage Facilities: Information for Homeowners

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Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes

In Victoria County, one office sets your property value and a separate office collects your tax bill.

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Homestead Exemption

Apply for the homestead exemption to lower your school tax

Texas homeowners who live in their home can apply for a $140,000 school district exemption that lowers their taxable value.

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Age & Disability Exemptions

Extra tax break for residents 65 and older or disabled

Homeowners who are 65 or older, or who receive Social Security disability benefits, can get an additional $60,000 school tax exemption.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm or ranch land is taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for

Texas lets qualifying farm, ranch, and timber land be taxed on what it earns, not what it would sell for, which can sharply cut the tax bill.

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