Groundwater & Wells

You Need a Permit Before Drilling a Water Well

Polk County is in the Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, which requires you to register a new well before you drill.

Polk County Home & Property

If you plan to drill a water well in Polk County, you must get a registration permit first. The Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (LTGCD) manages groundwater in this area. Contact them at 936-327-9531 or visit ltgcd.org for forms.

The county's permits department also lists water well registration as a required permit. If you are building a home on rural land and plan to use a well for water, factor this step into your timeline before breaking ground. Getting the permit after drilling can create problems.

Source to confirm: Polk County Permits — polktx.gov

More Polk County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Different Offices Handle Your Property Tax

In Polk County, one office sets your property value and a separate office collects the tax you owe.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Property Tax Bill

If this home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland and Timberland Can Be Taxed at a Lower Value

Land used for farming, ranching, or timber production may qualify for a special appraisal based on what it produces, not what it would sell for.

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Septic / OSSF

Septic Systems Require a County Permit

Most rural properties in Polk County are not on a public sewer, so a new septic system needs a county on-site sewage permit before installation.

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