Septic Systems

Rural Homes Need a Septic Permit Before Building

Homes outside city sewer service in Montgomery County need a permitted on-site sewage system before construction can begin.

Montgomery County Home & Property

If your property does not hook into a city or MUD sewer, you need a septic system. The official term is On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF). Texas law says you must get a permit and an approved plan before you install, change, or fix an OSSF. Montgomery County's local permitting office handles these approvals under state rules set by TCEQ.

There is a limited exemption for properties 10 acres or larger that meet all TCEQ rules. But most suburban and rural lots in Montgomery County do not qualify. Before buying rural land, make sure the lot can support a septic system. A proper site evaluation will tell you. More information is at tceq.texas.gov/permitting/ossf.

Source to confirm: TCEQ — Getting a Permit for an OSSF

More Montgomery County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Different Offices Handle Your Property Tax

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

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Property Tax Savings

Homestead Exemption Can Cut Your School Tax Bill

If your home is your primary residence in Montgomery County, a homestead exemption removes part of its value from your school tax calculation.

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Special District Taxes

Many Montgomery County Neighborhoods Pay MUD Taxes

More than 100 Municipal Utility Districts in Montgomery County can add a separate tax on top of your regular county and school taxes.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural Valuation Can Lower Taxes on Rural Land

Rural landowners in Montgomery County may qualify to have their land taxed on its farming productivity value rather than its market value.

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