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Goliad County, Texas

Building permits, zoning and land rules in Goliad County, Texas

69Index Score / 100
#47 of 254 in Texas

Unincorporated Goliad County, Texas does not require prior county approval before new residential construction begins, but we could not confirm whether the county adopted the state framework that can require private building-code inspections12. Goliad County Environmental Services administers septic permits and inspections countywide3. Inside the City of Goliad, municipal zoning and adopted building codes apply45.

At a glance

Building permit
No prior county approval before unincorporated residential construction1
Zoning
No county zoning on unincorporated land; City of Goliad has municipal zoning64
Septic permits
Required through Goliad County Environmental Services; published county materials conflict on fees37
RV / tiny home living
Unrestricted by county rule; the county has no zoning ordinance to set one6
Minimum lot size
2 acres with a private well and septic, or 1 acre on central water, inside platted subdivisions only89
Water wells
No district permit for a domestic well of 25,000 gallons/day or less; larger wells need a drilling and operating permit10
Owner-builder exemption
Primary-residence owner-builders have a limited state notice-penalty exception, not a blanket permit exemption11

Who to call

Septic permits

Goliad County Environmental Services Department

OSSF (septic) permit applications, inspections, and Authorizations to Construct for Goliad County; also serves as the county's Office of Emergency Management

(361) 645-3337

P.O. Box 677, 127 N. Courthouse Square, Goliad, Texas 77963

Well permits

Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District

Water well drilling and operating permits within Goliad County

(361) 645-1716

PO Box 562, 118 S. Market, Goliad, TX 77963

Also useful

Goliad County Judge's Office / Commissioners Court

General county government contact, where septic applications are filed, and subdivision plat approval before Commissioners Court

(361) 645-3337

127 N. Courthouse Sq., Goliad, TX 77963

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 10, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in Goliad County, Texas?

Unincorporated Goliad County, Texas does not require prior county approval before qualifying new residential construction begins1. That rule does not remove septic, subdivision, floodplain, or municipal requirements1. Texas law can require privately arranged code inspections when a qualifying county adopts the residential-construction framework, but we could not confirm that Goliad County has adopted it; ask the County Judge's office before construction212. Inside the City of Goliad, contractors are expected to follow the city's adopted International Building Codes5.

Who is the Goliad County building department, and how do you reach them?

Goliad County does not require prior county approval before qualifying unincorporated residential construction begins1. Ask the County Judge's office whether the state residential-inspection framework applies to the project, because the available rule requires inspections only after county adoption and we could not confirm adoption212. Septic applications, inspections, and Authorizations to Construct go through the Goliad County Environmental Services Department at the courthouse1314. Water-well drilling and operating permits for non-exempt wells go through the Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District1516.

Does Goliad County have zoning?

Unincorporated Goliad County has no county zoning districts, minimum dwelling size, zoning setbacks, lot-coverage limit, or building-height limit6. Inside the City of Goliad, the municipal zoning ordinance divides land into districts shown on the official zoning map, so city rules must be checked separately4. County subdivision rules still govern qualifying plats outside municipal jurisdiction, and city approval comes before county approval for a plat in a city's extraterritorial jurisdiction17. In an unincorporated subdivision, a lot with an individual well and septic system must be at least two acres with 150 feet of paved street frontage, while a lot on central water must be at least one acre with the same frontage89.

How do septic permits work in Goliad County?

Goliad County is the state-authorized agent for on-site sewage facilities and administers septic permits and inspections countywide3. Apply in the property owner's name with the technical sheet, planning materials, site and soil evaluation, directions, fee, and required copies; proprietary and non-standard systems need a professional design13. The Environmental Services Officer issues an Authorization to Construct after approval, and the authorization remains valid for one year13. The installation must be inspected before covering, with Environmental Services contacted at least three business days in advance1814. County materials conflict on current septic and reinspection fees, so confirm the amount with Environmental Services before submitting payment1318. Only 22% of Goliad County soil is rated free of severe limits for a conventional drain field, so arrange the site evaluation before assuming a standard system will work19.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Goliad County?

Unincorporated Goliad County does not use county zoning to restrict RV, tiny-home, manufactured-home, or temporary-camping occupancy6. That answer changes inside the City of Goliad, where municipal zoning districts include specific provisions for manufactured homes, recreational-vehicle parks, and tiny homes20. Goliad County still requires a septic permit for an on-site sewage system serving an RV or tiny home714. A domestic well can be exempt if it meets the district's use, pump, production, and siting conditions; a non-exempt well needs drilling and operating permits21. Subdivision rules and private restrictions can add separate limits, so check the recorded plat and deed before relying on the county zoning answer22.

Building a home in Goliad County: the steps, in order

  1. Identify the jurisdiction: City of Goliad zoning and building codes apply inside the city, while unincorporated residential construction does not need prior county approval451.
  2. Ask the County Judge's office whether the state residential-inspection framework applies before scheduling construction212.
  3. Check subdivision lot size, frontage, utility, and driveway rules before design82324.
  4. Obtain the septic site and soil evaluation, then submit the OSSF application package to Goliad County Environmental Services1314.
  5. Contact Environmental Services at least three business days before the septic installation is covered1814.
  6. Confirm well exemption status with the Groundwater Conservation District; non-exempt wells need drilling and operating permits1516.
  7. Obtain highway authorization where a subdivision lot fronts a U.S. or state highway24.
  8. For a subdivision plat, document floodplain compliance; floodplain or drainage-easement development is case-specific and floodway development is barred2526.

What to check before you buy land in Goliad County

Water: subdivisions in the Goliad County Water Supply Corporation's service territory must use that corporation for water or sewer23. A well may be exempt only when it meets the Groundwater Conservation District's use, capacity, and siting conditions; non-exempt wells require drilling and operating permits1516. Soils: only 22% of county soil is rated free of severe limitations for a conventional drain field, so budget for a site evaluation and possibly a different system design19. Flood: subdivision development in a floodplain or drainage easement is reviewed case by case, and no development is permitted in the floodway26. Access: subdivision lots fronting a U.S. or state highway need authorization from the appropriate highway official24. Jurisdiction: confirm whether the parcel is inside the City of Goliad, where municipal zoning and building codes apply45.

Watch-outs

  • Goliad County's official site does not name a floodplain administrator, so confirm any parcel's flood-zone status and case-by-case development review directly with the County Judge's office before you build1227.
  • The state owner-builder provision is only a notice-penalty exception for a person building a primary residence under the residential-code framework; it is not a blanket exemption from septic, floodplain, subdivision, inspection, or municipal rules11.
  • The two-acre and one-acre minimum lot sizes apply only to lots inside a platted Goliad County subdivision, not to raw acreage bought outside a subdivision8.

Sources

  1. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233, quoted and re-checked
  2. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233, quoted and re-checked
  3. How to Become a Texas On-Site Sewage Facility (Septic System) Authorized Agent, quoted and re-checked
  4. Planning and Zoning | Goliad, TX, quoted and re-checked
  5. Frequently Asked Questions - Building Inspections, quoted and re-checked
  6. Texas law on county zoning and building authority
  7. Septic Permitting Process, quoted and re-checked
  8. Goliad County Subdivision Regulations, quoted and re-checked
  9. Goliad County Subdivision Regulations, quoted and re-checked
  10. Water Well Information, quoted and re-checked
  11. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233, quoted and re-checked
  12. Goliad County Judge's Office / Commissioners Court (co.goliad.tx.us)
  13. Septic Permitting Process, quoted and re-checked
  14. Goliad County Environmental Services Department (co.goliad.tx.us)
  15. Water Well Information, quoted and re-checked
  16. Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District (goliadcogcd.org)
  17. GOLIAD COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, quoted and re-checked
  18. Septic Permitting Process, quoted and re-checked
  19. Share of soils USDA rates "not limited" for a conventional septic drain field (SSURGO). A strict rating: the median county is about 6% and a tenth of counties are 0%, so a low figure means most lots need a site evaluation or an engineered system, not that septic is impossible. Cite it only with that caveat: Bolthole Index county data
  20. City of Goliad Chapter 14 Zoning Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  21. Water Well Information, quoted and re-checked
  22. Goliad County Subdivision Regulations, quoted and re-checked
  23. Goliad County Subdivision Regulations, quoted and re-checked
  24. Goliad County Subdivision Regulations, quoted and re-checked
  25. Goliad County Subdivision Regulations, quoted and re-checked
  26. Goliad County Subdivision Regulations, quoted and re-checked
  27. Goliad County Subdivision Regulations, quoted and re-checked

Written October 10, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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Compared with neighboring counties

Like all 6 of its neighbors, Goliad County has no countywide zoning.

RuleGoliad CountyBee CountyRefugio CountyDeWitt CountyKarnes CountyVictoria CountySan Patricio County
Building permitNot requiredLimitedLimitedNot requiredNot requiredNot requiredLimited
County zoningNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Septic permitsCounty Env. Services Dept.County Community AffairsRefugio CountyDeWitt CountyKarnes CountyCounty Public Health Dept.San Patricio County

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Goliad County in Texas

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How Goliad County scores

Seclusion70100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency4796% ev.
Admin Boringness8290% ev.
Durability39100% ev.
Property Autonomy71100% ev.
Carry Cost7596% ev.

Evidence strength: 97%. This reports direct-source completeness and fallback use; it is separate from the score and is not a confidence interval. How it works →

$283kTypical home
1%Property tax
$3,741Land / acre
34.2"Annual rain
21.5% of yrsSevere drought
37.9 / yr (+25.2)Mid-century 100°F days
25.8 daysMid-century dry spell
2.68" (+6.3%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.41×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$2,535Home insurance / yr
-1.7% / yrInsurance growth
0%Nonrenewal rate
single ZIP shrunk to state medianInsurance basis
6,194People within 30 min
1,159,662People within 2 hr
6,854Radius comparison (15 mi)
8.4People / sq mi
0.2%Federal land
100%Land at 15% slope or less
22%Soils rated "not limited" for septic (strict USDA rating)
119,417 acWorkable land screen
22%Wooded land
12.1 tonsBiomass / forest ac
71.2°FAvg temp

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Cities and towns in Goliad County

Inside a city or town, that city usually issues building permits and sets zoning; the county’s rules above cover unincorporated land. Septic, wells and floodplain rules usually stay with the county or state everywhere.

Answers from the rulebook for Goliad County

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Goliad County rules

  • Local zoningVaries (with conditions)

    Aggregate local zoning status across Goliad County: the City of Goliad has municipal zoning, while county subdivision regulations apply in county-regulated subdivision processes and city approval is required in a city ETJ.

    • The City of Goliad zoning ordinance applies to city-regulated areas and its official zoning map and districts.
    • For property in a city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, the county subdivision procedure is simultaneous with city platting and city approval is required before county approval.
    • This aggregate claim does not mean Goliad County administers the City of Goliad zoning ordinance.
    “For the purpose of this article, the city is hereby divided into districts as listed in the attached DIVISION 6 -RESIDENTIAL LOT AND DIMENSION TABLE.”
  • Zoning districts · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Goliad County: no county rule sets this, because Goliad County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Minimum dwelling size · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Goliad County: no county rule sets this, because Goliad County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Minimum lot sizeSpecified

    Lots in Goliad County subdivisions using an individual water well and individual on-site sewage system, outside municipal corporate limits.

    • Drainage easements and road widening easements are excluded from the two-acre calculation.
    • There must be a 100-foot radius between the well and any on-site sewage system drain field.
    • Goliad County or other federal, state, or local laws or regulations may impose further lot restrictions.
    • The rule is part of the county subdivision regulations and applies to subdivision lots.

    minimum lot size: >= 2 acres · minimum paved street frontage: >= 150 feet (per lot) · well-to-onsite-sewage-drain-field radius: >= 100 feet

    “Minimum lot size shall be two acres with a minimum paved street frontage of 150’ for lots that have an individual water well and individual on-site sewage system. Drainage easements and road widening easements are to be excluded from the two-acre calculation. There shall be a 100-foot radius between the well and any on-site sewage system drain field. The Goliad County or other federal, state, or local laws or regulations may impose further lot restrictions.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Specified — Lots in Goliad County subdivisions served by a central water system, outside municipal corporate limits.
      “Minimum one acre lots with a minimum paved street frontage of 150’ a lot must have central water system provided by the Goliad County Water Supply Corporation or some other entity.”
  • Setbacks · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Goliad County: no county rule sets this, because Goliad County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Lot coverage · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Goliad County: no county rule sets this, because Goliad County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Building height · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Goliad County: no county rule sets this, because Goliad County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Living in an RV · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Goliad County: no county rule sets this, because Goliad County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Camping on your land · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Goliad County: no county rule sets this, because Goliad County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Tiny homes · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Goliad County: no county rule sets this, because Goliad County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Manufactured homes · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Goliad County: no county rule sets this, because Goliad County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Accessory dwellings · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Goliad County: no county rule sets this, because Goliad County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Who permits septicCounty

    OSSF/septic permitting and inspection administration in Goliad County.

    • The county process is administered through the Goliad County Environmental Services Department and County Environmental Services Officer.
    • State OSSF requirements also apply.
    “The following Counties are Authorized Agents of the state and regulate OSSFs in their respective counties. [...] Goliad County”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • County — OSSF/septic facilities in Goliad County.
      “Plans and application will be reviewed by the County Environmental Services Officer. Non-standard system plans may also be reviewed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality staff in Austin. After approval by the County Environmental Services Officer, an Authorization to Construct will be issued.”
    • County — On-site sewage facility permitting and inspections in Goliad County.
      “Karnes and Goliad counties are Authorized Agents of the state and regulate OSSFs in their respective counties.”
  • Septic permitRequired

    Construction and operation of an on-site sewage facility in Goliad County.

    • A completed application, technical information, appropriate fee, four application copies, planning materials, a site and soil evaluation, and accurate site directions must be submitted.
    • A licensed site evaluator should perform the mandatory soil-identification procedure.
    • A professional design by an R.S. or D.E. is required for proprietary and non-standard systems.
    • The Authorization to Construct is valid for one year from issuance.
    • Listed fees are $175 for a single-family residential site and $250 for a commercial site; fees must be paid by personal check, cashier's check, or money order, with no cash or credit cards accepted.

    authorization validity: 1 year (from date of issuance) · single-family residential site fee: 175 USD · commercial site fee: 250 USD

    “Authorization to Construct: Granted/Denied [...] NOTICE OF APPROVAL TO OPERATE FACILITY [...] This Permit is issued for the operation of the above identified on-site sewerage facility.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — New, modified, temporary, residential, and commercial on-site sewerage facilities in Goliad County.
      “APPLICATION FOR ON-SITE SEWERAGE FACILITY CONSTRUCTION [...] Authorization to Construct: Granted/Denied”
  • Septic inspectionRequired

    OSSF installation inspections in Goliad County, including county inspection before covering the installation.

    • Inspection is required after construction commences and before the installation is covered.
    • The county must be contacted at least three business/working days in advance to arrange the inspection.
    • After a successful inspection, a Notice of Approval is issued approximately five business days later.
    • For aerobic septic systems, homeowners maintaining the system after the initial two-year maintenance contract must receive training and perform three inspections, at least one every four months, with reports submitted to the county.
    • Residential re-inspection costs $150 and commercial re-inspection costs $200.

    advance inspection notice: >= 3 business/working days · aerobic homeowner inspection frequency: per 1 inspection every four months (three inspections over a one-year period) · residential re-inspection fee: 150 USD · commercial re-inspection fee: 200 USD

    “After construction commences, an inspection of the installation is required before covering.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — Installation of an on-site sewage facility in Goliad County.
      “After construction commences, an inspection of the installation is required before covering. Contact the office of the Goliad County Environmental Office at least three (3) business/working days in advance to arrange for an inspection.”
    • Required — Construction and installation of on-site sewage facilities in Goliad County.
      “After construction commences, an inspection of the installation is required before covering.”
  • Well permitLimited

    New and replacement water wells within the jurisdiction of the Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District.

    • Exempt domestic/livestock wells include a new well with a 1 HP or less pump used for domestic/livestock purposes and a domestic well incapable of producing more than 25,000 gallons per day or 17 GPM or less.
    • A livestock or poultry well on 10 acres or more may be exempt if incapable of producing more than 25,000 gallons per day.
    • A well solely supplying an actively operating oil or gas exploration rig may be exempt.
    • A new exempt well must be 135 feet from the property line and comply with Rule 14.2 for sewage-system and contamination separation.
    • A non-exempt well must obtain a drilling permit followed by an operating permit; spacing is based on permitted flow and maximum well size depends on the county zone.
    • Replacement of an existing permitted well requires a new permit; a grandfathered replacement must be within 30 feet of the existing well and at least 50 feet from the property line.
    • Wells must be drilled by licensed drillers.

    exempt pump size: <= 1 HP or less (new domestic/livestock well) · exempt domestic production: <= 25000 gallons/day (or 17 GPM or less) · new exempt well property-line distance: >= 135 feet · replacement well distance from existing well: <= 30 feet (must not be nearer the property line than 50 feet if grandfathered) · replacement well property-line distance: >= 50 feet (grandfathered replacement)

    “A well must be permitted if it is to be equipped with larger than a 1 HP pump capable of producing more than 18 GPM.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Limited — Water wells within the jurisdiction of the Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District.
      “A well must be permitted if it is to be equipped with larger than a 1 HP pump capable of producing more than 18 GPM. [...] Must have a drilling permit followed by an operating permit.”
    • Limited — Water wells within the Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District.
      “A well must be permitted if it is to be equipped with larger than a 1 HP pump capable of producing more than 18 GPM.”
  • Mandatory utility hookupConditional

    Residential subdivisions subject to the Goliad County subdivision regulations.

    • If a subdivision lies within the defined CCN territory of the Goliad County Water Supply Corporation, the developer must deal with that corporation for water and/or sewer utilities.
    • Goliad County is not responsible or obligated to provide water and/or sewer utilities to any subdivision in the county.
    • The cited provision addresses subdivision utility service and does not establish a countywide connection mandate for every parcel.
    “The developer of the subdivision must determine if the subdivision falls within the defined territory and if so deal with the Goliad County Water Supply Corporation for water and/or sewer utilities. [...] Goliad County is not responsible or obligated to provide water and/or sewer utilities to any subdivision in the County.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision of land in Goliad County outside municipal corporate limits; municipal rules also apply in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

    • The regulations are established for Goliad County outside municipal jurisdiction.
    • In a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction, the owner must obtain city approval before Goliad County Commissioners' Court approval.
    • If municipal and county regulations conflict in the ETJ, the more stringent provisions prevail.
    • A subdivision plat is not required when an owner divides a tract into two or more parts without laying out streets, alleys, squares, parks, or other parts intended for public use or for use by purchasers or owners of lots fronting on or adjacent to those areas.
    “The Commissioners Court of Goliad County has the authority to regulate the subdivision process pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, §232.001 et. seq., as amended; [...] These rules have been established for the orderly development of Goliad County, Texas, outside of the jurisdiction of municipalities.”
  • Driveway accessLimited

    Driveway access for lots in unincorporated Goliad County subdivisions, including lots fronting U.S. or State highways

    • Lots fronting a U.S. Highway or State Highway require authorization from the appropriate highway official for private driveways.
    • Subdivision plat language may prevent rear driveway access to a street and side driveway access to a major street.
    • Driveway drainage structures must provide sufficient free-flow opening, with the stated minimum opening requirement.

    minimum net drainage opening for driveway structures: >= 1.75 square feet (culverts or bridges must be used for driveways and/or walks)

    “Culverts or bridges must be used for driveways and/or walks.”
  • Building in a floodplainLimited

    Development governed by the Goliad County Subdivision Regulations within a flood plain or drainage easement, including county subdivision development in unincorporated Goliad County.

    • Development within the flood plain or a drainage easement is allowed only on a case-by-case basis.
    • Structures constructed within the flood plain must be above the base floor elevation.
    • No development whatsoever is permitted in the floodway.
    • All flood plains and concentrated flows for the 100-year storm frequency must be contained within a dedicated drainage easement or right-of-way.
    • Studied floodplains may instead be defined with base flood elevations and established regulatory floodway boundaries without drainage easements.

    storm frequency: 100 year

    “Development will be allowed within the flood plain [...] only on a case by case basis, [...] No development whatsoever will be permitted in the floodway.”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Limited — Development within flood plains, drainage easements, and floodways in unincorporated Goliad County subdivisions
      “No development whatsoever will be permitted in the floodway.”
    • Limited — Subdivision development in Goliad County outside municipal jurisdictions, where the final plat must address floodplain-regulation compliance.
      “The following statement shall be placed on the final plat of all subdivisions: [...] this plat complies with the requirements of flood plain regulations”
    • Limited — Development within a flood plain or drainage easement under Goliad County subdivision regulations.
      “Development will be allowed within the flood plain or within a drainage easement only on a case by case basis”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    County-administered on-site sewage facility permits and unincorporated subdivision plat applications in Goliad County

    • The septic fee schedule applies to the listed residential and commercial site categories.
    • The subdivision application fee is paid when the final plat is placed on the Commissioners Court agenda.
    • An additional County Clerk recording fee is required after approval and is determined by the Clerk.
    • Septic fees must be paid by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order; cash and credit card payments are not accepted.

    single-family residential septic site fee: 300 USD · commercial septic site fee: 400 USD · residential septic re-inspection fee: 150 USD · commercial septic re-inspection fee: 200 USD · subdivision final plat application fee: 200 USD (paid to the County Clerk’s office once the final plat is put on the Commissioner’s Court agenda) · approved plat recording fee: determined by the County Clerk USD (required after Commissioners Court approval)

    “An application fee of $200.00 paid to the County Clerk’s office once the final plat is put on the Commissioner’s Court agenda for approval. Once approved by Commissioners Court there will be an additional fee required by the County Clerk’s office, to be determined by the Clerk, to file the approved plat with the deed records.”
  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    On-site sewerage facility construction permitting in Goliad County, Texas, administered through the Goliad County Environmental Services Department and the Office of the Goliad County Judge.

    • Applications are available through the office of the Goliad County Judge or the county website.
    • A licensed site evaluator should perform the mandatory soil identification procedure.
    • The appropriate individual should prepare planning materials; a professional design by an R.S. or D.E. is required for proprietary and non-standard systems.
    • The completed application and technical information sheet must be submitted in the property owner's name with appropriate fee payment, four copies of the application form, and one copy each of the planning materials, site and soil evaluation, and accurate directions to the installation site.
    • The Environmental Services Department will not make copies; applicants should gather required copies before submission.
    • Plans and applications will be reviewed by the County Environmental Services Officer; non-standard system plans may also be reviewed by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality staff in Austin.
    • After County Environmental Services Officer approval, an Authorization to Construct is issued and is valid for one year from issuance.
    • After construction commences, installation inspection is required before covering; the county office must be contacted at least three business/working days in advance.
    • After a successful inspection, a Notice of Approval is issued to the owner within approximately five business/working days.
    • Re-inspection fees are $65 per residential site and $125 per commercial site.
    • Listed fees are $175 for a single-family residential site and $250 for a commercial site.
    • Fees must be paid by personal check, cashier's check, or money order payable to Goliad County Environmental Service Department; no cash or credit card payments are accepted.

    single-family residential site fee: 175 USD · commercial site fee: 250 USD · residential site re-inspection fee: 65 USD · commercial site re-inspection fee: 125 USD · Authorization to Construct validity: 1 year from date of issuance · inspection advance notice: >= 3 business/working days (Before arranging the required inspection before covering)

    “Plans and application will be reviewed by the County Environmental Services Officer. [...] Single-family residential site: $175.00 [...] Commercial site $250.00”
  • County-wide zoningAbsent

    Texas counties have no general zoning authority over unincorporated land; Goliad County regulates septic and floodplain but not zoning districts.

    Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233 ↗Scouted from the county site, not yet independently re-checked

Texas rules that apply here

  • Building permitNot required (with conditions)

    Prior county approval before beginning new residential construction in an unincorporated area, where Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233, Subchapter F applies.

    • Applies only to a county that has adopted a resolution or order requiring application of Subchapter F and is located within 50 miles of an international border or has a population of more than 100.
    • The rule concerns prior county approval under Subchapter F and does not eliminate septic, subdivision, floodplain, municipal, or other applicable requirements.
    • New residential construction means a single-family house or duplex on a vacant lot, or an addition increasing the existing building's square footage or value by more than 50 percent; structures constructed under Occupations Code Chapter 1201 and modular homes under Chapter 1202 are excluded.
    • Municipal building codes adopted in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction control there.
    “This subchapter may not be construed to: (1) require prior approval by the county before the beginning of new residential construction; (2) authorize the commissioners court of a county to adopt or enforce zoning regulations; or (3) affect the application of the provisions of Subchapter B or G, Chapter 232, to land development.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Industrialized housing or buildings installed in Texas, including purchasers or lessees acquiring a unit for their own or their company’s use.
      “A person who is a retailer of industrialized housing or buildings, or who is responsible for the assembly, connection, and on-site construction and erection of an industrialized house or building for persons other than themselves, must be registered as an industrialized builder. Subcontractors do not require the registration unless required by other applicable state laws. For example, electricians, HVAC contractors, and plumbers must be licensed in accordance with the applicable state law. If you are purchasing or leasing an industrialized house or building for your own use, or your company's use, you may file for an installation permit in lieu of registering as an industrialized builder.”
  • Owner-builder exemptionConditional

    An individual building qualifying new residential construction or acting as the individual's own contractor under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233, Subchapter F.

    • The individual must build the new residential construction or act as the individual's own contractor.
    • The individual must intend to use the residence as the individual's primary residence.
    • This is an exception from the penalty for failure to provide notices under Sections 233.154(b) and (c), not a general exemption from every permit, inspection, septic, subdivision, floodplain, municipal, or occupancy requirement.
    • Subchapter F must apply to the county under Section 233.152.
    “An individual who fails to provide proper notice in accordance with Sections 233.154(b) and (c) is not subject to a penalty under this subsection if: (1) the new residential construction is built by the individual or the individual acts as the individual's own contractor; and (2) the individual intends to use the residence as the individual's primary residence.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Conditional — An owner performing electrical, plumbing, or air-conditioning and refrigeration work on the owner's own residence or homestead in Texas.
      “A person who perform electrical work on a dwelling that they own and reside in is not required by the state to be licensed as electricians.”
    • Conditional — Electrical work on a dwelling owned and occupied by the property owner in Texas.
      “A person who perform electrical work on a dwelling that they own and reside in is not required by the state to be licensed”
  • Building code adoptedPartial

    Industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components governed by the Texas Industrialized Housing and Buildings program.

    • The mandatory state code adoption applies to industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components, not all construction statewide.
    • The effective date is July 1, 2024.
    • The International Existing Building Code applies to alterations of portable industrialized buildings.
    • Manufacturers already certified for Texas must have design-package documents reviewed and approved to the new editions with an approval date on or after July 1, 2024, unless the manufacturer elected to transition before the effective date under Department rule 70.70(a)(5)(B).
    • Construction begun on or after July 1, 2024 must comply with the new code editions and approved design packages.
    • Construction begun before July 1, 2024, or before a manufacturer's effective transition date, must meet the stated completion, inspection, and labeling deadline to remain eligible for a Texas decal.

    effective date: 2024-07-01 · International Building Code: 2021 Edition (including appendices C, F, and K) · International Residential Code: 2021 Edition (including appendices AG, AH, AK, AP, AQ, and AT) · International Fuel Gas Code: 2021 Edition · International Mechanical Code: 2021 Edition · International Plumbing Code: 2021 Edition · International Energy Conservation Code: 2015 Edition · National Electrical Code: 2020 Edition · International Existing Building Code: 2021 Edition (for alterations of portable industrialized buildings)

    “July 1, 2024, all industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components shall comply with the following codes, as amended in §70.101 of the IHB Rules:”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Partial — Industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components built for Texas under the Industrialized Housing and Buildings program.
      “Effective July 1, 2024, all industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components shall comply with the following codes, as amended in §70.101 of the IHB Rules:”
  • InspectionsRequired

    New residential construction described by Texas Local Government Code Section 233.153 in an unincorporated area of a county to which Chapter 233, Subchapter F applies.

    • For construction on a vacant lot, a minimum of three inspections must be performed as applicable: foundation before concrete placement; framing and mechanical systems before covering with drywall or other interior wall covering; and completion of construction.
    • For an addition increasing an existing residence's square footage or value by more than 50 percent, inspections are performed as necessary based on the project's scope.
    • The builder is responsible for contracting with one of the inspector categories listed in Section 233.154(a)(3), and may use the same or different inspector for each inspection.
    • Subchapter F applies only after the county adopts the required resolution or order and meets the statutory geographic or population condition.

    minimum inspections for new residential construction on vacant lot: >= 3 inspections (as applicable at the statutory construction stages)

    “A person who builds new residential construction described by Section 233.153 shall have the construction inspected to ensure building code compliance in accordance with this section as follows: (1) for new residential construction on a vacant lot, a minimum of three inspections must be performed during the construction project to ensure code compliance, as applicable, at the following stages of construction: (A) the foundation stage, before the placement of concrete; (B) the framing and mechanical systems stage, before covering with drywall or other interior wall covering; and (C) on completion of construction of the residence;”
  • Off-grid sanitationLimited

    Off-grid wastewater sanitation through an OSSF in Texas.

    • An OSSF generally requires a permit and approved plan before construction, installation, alteration, extension, repair, or operation.
    • A qualifying single-family dwelling on a tract of at least 10 acres may use the 10-acre permitting exemption only if every stated site-evaluation, setback, nuisance, groundwater, on-site disposal, and single-dwelling condition is met.
    • Local permitting authorities may impose requirements more stringent than state minimums.
    • Emergency repairs are exempt from permitting only for the listed repair types and must be reported in writing within 72 hours after repairs begin.

    10-acre exemption tract size: >= 10 acres (all TCEQ conditions must be satisfied) · 10-acre exemption OSSF setback: >= 100 feet from property line (all parts of the OSSF)

    “An OSSF may be exempt from permitting if it complies with all other requirements, including planning, construction, and installation standards of 30 TAC 285 AND meets the “10 acre rule”:”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Composting toilets used as on-site sewage facility treatment systems in Texas.
      “Composting toilets will be approved by the executive director provided the system has been tested and certified under NSF International Standard 41 (1999) or under any other standards approved by the executive director.”
  • county zoning authorityLimited

    Texas counties adopting zoning regulations for specified unincorporated or otherwise specially defined areas.

    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    • Other Chapter 231 subchapters address special areas including the Amistad Recreation Area in Val Verde County, military zones, certain lakes, the El Paso Mission Trail Historical Area, Lake Somerville, and Falcon Lake in Zapata County.
    • The cited statute was enacted effective September 1, 1987; the Falcon Lake subchapter was added effective June 15, 2007, and amended effective September 1, 2009.

    Padre Island distance from publicly owned park or recreational development: <= 2 miles (Area must be outside a municipality and in Cameron or Willacy County.) · Padre Island distance from beach, wharf, or bathhouse: <= 2 miles (The beach, wharf, or bathhouse must be used by at least 500 persons annually.)

    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — County zoning authority over unincorporated land in Texas, where a specific statutory grant applies.
      “As you suggest, a county has very limited and specific zoning authority, and none that may be used to regulate construction or operation of the proposed facility.”
  • county building authorityLimited

    Texas counties adopting and enforcing fire-code building permits for specified buildings in unincorporated areas and applying residential building-code standards in certain counties.

    • Under Section 233.061, the county must have a population over 250,000 or be adjacent to a county with a population over 250,000.
    • Under Section 233.062, the fire code applies only to commercial establishments, public buildings, and multifamily residential dwellings consisting of four or more units constructed in an unincorporated area.
    • The fire code does not apply to an industrial facility having a fire brigade that conforms to Occupational Health and Safety Administration requirements.
    • A covered applicant must submit a plan and a commissioners-court-set application fee; the county must issue or deny the permit within 30 days, and failure to act within 30 days approves the construction for purposes of the subchapter.
    • The fire code must conform to the International Fire Code or Uniform Fire Code as those codes existed on May 1, 2005, or establish protective measures exceeding those standards; later editions may be adopted.
    • Residential standards under Section 233.152 apply only if the county adopts a resolution or order and the county is within 50 miles of an international border or has a population over 100.
    • Those residential standards apply only to new single-family-house or duplex construction beginning after September 1, 2009; manufactured or modular structures governed by Occupations Code Chapters 1201 or 1202 are excluded from the definition of new residential construction.
    • A municipality's building code controls in its extraterritorial jurisdiction, and Section 233.152 does not authorize county prior approval of new residential construction or county zoning regulations.
    • Fire-code inspection and permit fees may be charged under a fee schedule based on building type, limited to amounts necessary to administer and enforce the subchapter; inspection fees must be reasonable and reflect approximate inspection costs.

    county population threshold for fire-code authority: > 250000 persons (A county adjacent to a county over 250,000 also qualifies.) · multifamily residential dwelling threshold: >= 4 units (The fire code applies only to covered buildings constructed in an unincorporated area.) · residential-code border distance: <= 50 miles (Alternative qualification is county population over 100.) · application decision period: 30 days (If the commissioners court does not issue or deny the permit within 30 days after receiving the application and fee, construction is approved for purposes of the subchapter.) · residential standards effective construction date: > 2009-09-01 (Applies only to new residential construction that begins after September 1, 2009.)

    “The commissioners court of a county with a population of over 250,000 or a county adjacent to a county with a population of over 250,000 may adopt a fire code and rules necessary to administer and enforce the fire code. [...] The fire code applies only to the following buildings constructed in an unincorporated area of the county: (1) a commercial establishment; (2) a public building; and (3) a multifamily residential dwelling consisting of four or more units.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — County fire-code adoption and building-permit authority for specified buildings in unincorporated areas of qualifying Texas counties, including multifamily residential dwellings of four or more units.
      “The commissioners court of a county with a population of over 250,000 or a county adjacent to a county with a population of over 250,000 may adopt a fire code and rules necessary to administer and enforce the fire code.”

Inside cities and towns in Goliad County

Municipal rules found while researching the county. They apply inside that city or town, not to unincorporated land.

  • Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

    Building-code adoption within the City of Goliad, Texas.

    • The City FAQ states that contractors are expected to adhere to the adopted codes.
    • This municipal claim does not establish a countywide building-code adoption for unincorporated Goliad County.

    adopted code: 2006 International Building Codes

    “City Council adopted the 2006 International Building Codes by which contractors are expected to adhere to and follow.”
  • Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

    Land within the incorporated City of Goliad, Goliad County, Texas.

    • The ordinance was adopted October 13, 2021.
    • The city is divided into zoning districts shown on the official zoning map.
    • District-specific permitted, conditional, dimensional, floodplain-overlay, historic-overlay, manufactured-home, recreational-vehicle-park, and tiny-home provisions apply according to the ordinance and zoning map.
    • The cited ordinance is municipal and does not establish countywide zoning or zoning for unincorporated Goliad County.
    “The city is hereby divided into zones, or districts, as shown on the City of Goliad Chapter 14 Zoning Ordinance official zoning map, which together with all explanatory matter thereon, is in existence and is hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this article.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Present — Zoning within the incorporated City of Goliad, Texas.
      “The city is hereby divided into zones, or districts, as shown on the official zoning map, which together with all explanatory matter thereon, is in existence and is hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this article.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission — ask the county directly.

  • Certificate of occupancy — A certificate of occupancy for buildings in Goliad County.
  • Agricultural exemption — Agricultural exemption from county residential construction, permitting, zoning, or land-use requirements in unincorporated Goliad County.
  • Short-term rentals — Short-term rental use in Goliad County, Texas

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Living off-grid in Goliad County, Texas

Is Goliad County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Goliad County scores 69/100 on the Bolthole Index, a strong county profile. Its strengths: low administrative friction for a quiet rural property and manageable long-term carry cost. Watch-outs: elevated mid-century heat, water, rain, or wildfire exposure.

Do you need a building permit in Goliad County, Texas?

Goliad County does not require a county building permit for a home in unincorporated areas, and it has no county-wide zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by Goliad County Environmental Services Department. Owner-builders may act as their own contractor to build their home. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Goliad County?

Living in an RV on your own land in Goliad County is allowed: Unincorporated Goliad County: no county rule sets this, because Goliad County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). The county legal census found no county zoning ordinance, citing statutes.capitol.texas.gov. Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits. Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters. A tiny home is allowed. Confirm with the county before relying on it.

How much does land cost in Goliad County, Texas?

Land in Goliad County runs about $3,741 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Goliad County?

Goliad County gets about 34.2" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 21.5% of years.

How remote is Goliad County?

A representative private-land location has about 6,194 people within a 30-minute drive and 1,159,662 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

How Goliad compares in Texas

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