Unincorporated Loving County

County permit controls are limited to OSSF permits and floodplain administration. No public countywide general building permit requirement for ordinary construction in unincorporated areas was identified in public records.

• Exempt Single-family dwelling OSSF on a tract of 10 acres or more if all system parts are at least 100 feet from property line, effluent stays on property, system is not causing nuisance or groundwater pollution, and dwelling is the only dwelling on the tract
• Exempt Emergency OSSF repairs (must be reported in writing to permitting authority within 72 hours after repairs begin)
• Exempt Certain grandfathered OSSF systems meeting TCEQ conditions
• Exempt Connecting recreational vehicles or manufactured homes to rental spaces if the existing OSSF is not altered

Note: No public exempt-work list for unincorporated Loving County general building permits was found because no comprehensive county building permit program was identified. The exemptions listed are state-level TCEQ exceptions for OSSF work. Applicants should contact the county directly to confirm whether their specific project requires a permit.

Building code

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 366 and 30 TAC Chapter 285 govern OSSF programs. No comprehensive county building code adoption found for general construction.

Permit validity

OSSF Authorization to Construct valid for one calendar year from issuance. If inspection not requested within that period, a new application and fee are required.

Owner-builder

Owner may install an OSSF only if the permitting authority allows it, the project is for the owner's single-family dwelling on property the owner owns, the property is not developed for sale or lease, and all permitting and construction requirements are met.

Contractor requirements

OSSF installers, site evaluators, designated representatives, maintenance technicians, and maintenance providers are regulated through TCEQ licensing and registration rules.

Source: Loving County Authorized Agent for OSSF; County Floodplain Administrator ↗

1. 01
   Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Loving County and determine if the project triggers a county permit program.
2. 02
   For OSSF or septic systems, contact the Loving County Authorized Agent at (432) 377-2362.
3. 03
   Obtain a site evaluation from a qualified professional and assemble required planning materials.
4. 04
   Submit the OSSF application package with site evaluation, planning materials, and fee to the county office.
5. 05
   County reviews and must approve or deny the application within 30 days of receipt.
6. 06
   For floodplain-related projects, contact the county floodplain administrator before development.
7. 07
   After OSSF authorization is issued, the installer must request inspection when the system is ready.
8. 08
   County conducts construction inspection and issues a written notice of approval if the system passes.

Typical processing time: Up to 30 days for OSSF application review per TCEQ rules. No public processing time available for floodplain or general development review.

Source: Loving County Authorized Agent for OSSF; County Floodplain Administrator ↗

• (432) 377-2362 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

For OSSF: installer must notify the permitting authority at least five working days before the system will be ready for inspection

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical sequence: For OSSF: Authorization to Construct issued first, installer requests inspection when system is ready, county conducts construction inspection, written notice of approval issued after passing inspection.

Source: Loving County Authorized Agent for OSSF; County Floodplain Administrator ↗