Hill Country Septic Resources — County Health Departments & OSSF Contacts

Finding the right contact for septic permits, OSSF applications, and inspections in the Texas Hill Country can be frustrating. Each county manages its own permitting process under TCEQ authorization. This page brings those Hill Country septic county contacts together in one place — a reliable reference updated as information changes. If you don’t find what you need here, the TCEQ’s local permitting authority search tool is your most reliable fallback.

Note: Contact numbers verified to the best of our ability — always confirm current information directly with the county.

Hill Country septic county contacts Texas

Start Here — TCEQ Statewide OSSF Resources

Before contacting your county, these TCEQ resources apply to every Hill Country homeowner regardless of county:

Core Hill Country Counties — Septic & OSSF Contacts

The following eight counties lie entirely within the Texas Hill Country. These are the primary counties where Hill Country Septic Guide focuses its coverage.

Kerr County

Kerr County is the authorized TCEQ agent for OSSF permitting within the county.

  • Department: Kerr County Environmental Health Department
  • Phone: 830-896-9020
  • Director: Ashli Badders
  • Website: co.kerr.tx.us/envhealth
  • Notes: Aerobic system affidavits and development permit applications available through the county office

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Gillespie County

Gillespie County has adopted rules requiring approved wastewater disposal in ALL areas of the county, regardless of acreage size.

  • Department: Gillespie County Sanitation & Floodplain Office
  • Designated Representative: Dwayn Boos
  • Phone: 830-997-8191
  • Email: dboos@gillespiecounty.org
  • Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (office) / 1:00–5:00 PM (inspections)
  • Notes: Applications must be submitted with required supporting information and fees prior to starting construction on any OSSF

Kendall County

Kendall County manages its own OSSF permitting process. Applications require permit registration and a development application submitted before construction.

  • Department: Kendall County Environmental Health
  • Phone: 830-331-8100
  • Website: co.kendall.tx.us
  • Notes: Permit registration application, development application, and public affidavit required for new OSSF installations

Bandera County

Bandera County OSSF permitting follows TCEQ state guidelines. Contact the county directly for current subdivision regulations and permit requirements.

  • Department: Bandera County Environmental Health
  • Phone: 830-796-3765
  • Website: banderacounty.org
  • Notes: Bandera County Subdivision Regulations govern OSSF installations — contact the county office for current application requirements

Blanco County

Blanco County requires an OSSF permit application packet for all new septic installations. Permitting fees run approximately $375 for new systems.

  • Department: Blanco County Environmental Health
  • Phone: 830-868-7357
  • Website: blancocounty.net
  • Notes: OSSF permit application packet required prior to construction — contact county for current fee schedule and requirements

Llano County

Llano County manages OSSF permitting through its own application package. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) also has jurisdiction over some areas of Llano County — verify which authority governs your specific property.

  • Department: Llano County Environmental Health
  • Phone: 325-247-7733
  • Website: co.llano.tx.us
  • LCRA OSSF: For properties under LCRA jurisdiction — lcra.org
  • Notes: Some Llano County properties fall under LCRA authority rather than county authority — confirm your permitting jurisdiction before submitting applications

Mason County

Mason County is one of the smaller core Hill Country counties. OSSF permitting is handled through the county judge’s office or designated representative. For Mason and the surrounding smaller counties, TCEQ’s San Angelo regional office serves as a resource when local authority is limited.

  • Department: Mason County Judge’s Office
  • Phone: 325-347-5253
  • Website: co.mason.tx.us
  • TCEQ Regional Office: San Angelo — 325-947-9551
  • Notes: For smaller counties where dedicated environmental health staff may be limited, contact the TCEQ regional office for additional guidance

Real County

Real County is one of the most rural and least populated counties in the Texas Hill Country. OSSF permitting follows TCEQ state guidelines. Given the county’s small size, homeowners should contact the county judge’s office directly or reach out to the TCEQ San Antonio regional office for guidance.

  • Department: Real County Judge’s Office
  • Phone: 830-232-5202
  • Website: co.real.tx.us
  • TCEQ Regional Office: San Antonio — 210-490-3096
  • Notes: Real County covers the Leakey and Camp Wood areas. Given limited local staffing, TCEQ regional office assistance is recommended for complex permitting questions

Additional Hill Country Septic County Contacts — Partially Within the Region

The following counties are partially within the Texas Hill Country and may be relevant depending on your property location: Burnet, Comal, Edwards, Hays, Kimble, Lampasas, McCulloch, Medina, Menard, San Saba, Travis, Uvalde, and Williamson.

Rather than list potentially outdated contact information for all thirteen counties, we recommend using the TCEQ’s official local permitting authority search tool — it’s always current and searchable by county:

A Note on Keeping This Page Current

Septic permitting contacts change — staff turn over, phone numbers update, and county procedures evolve. We review and update these Hill Country septic county contacts regularly, but always verify directly with your county before submitting applications.

If you discover outdated information on this page, please reach out and let us know. Getting this right matters.

For a broader understanding of how septic systems work in the Texas Hill Country — including pumping schedules, warning signs, and local soil challenges — browse our articles at Hill Country Septic Guide.