Septic / OSSF

You need a permit before installing a septic system in Kaufman County

Kaufman County requires a permit for any new septic system, and the installer must hold a TCEQ license.

If your property is not on city water and sewer, you will need a septic system. The official term is an on-site sewage facility (OSSF). You must get a permit before any septic system is installed or used. The person who does the work must be licensed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This rule covers new systems, repairs, and sprinkler parts connected to the system.

The county's Development Services department handles OSSF permits. The office is at 101 N. Houston Street in Kaufman. Call 469-376-4127 or visit kaufmancounty.net for forms and a list of licensed contractors. Building without a permit can cause legal trouble and make it harder to sell your property later.

Source to confirm: Kaufman County — On-Site Sewage Facilities

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Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax in Kaufman County

The appraisal district sets your home's value; the tax assessor-collector sends the bill and takes payment.

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Homestead Exemption

File your homestead exemption with KCAD to lower your tax bill

Texas requires school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their primary residence — but you must apply with the appraisal district to get it.

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Over-65 & Disability Exemption

Homeowners 65 and older get extra tax relief in Kaufman County

Once you turn 65, your school taxes can be frozen — meaning they cannot rise as long as you own and live in the home.

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Agricultural Special Appraisal

Farm and ranch land can be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for

Texas law lets qualifying farm and ranch land be taxed on what it can produce, not what a developer would pay for it — which can cut your tax bill sharply.

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