Do I need a permit to build in Ellis County?

Permits are issued through the Ellis County Department of Development located at 109 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165. 


Development Permit is required for the following: 

• Any activity on property requires a permit. (i.e.; pool, shed, pond, tank, shop, barn, carport….etc.) 

• Cost: See Fee Schedule 

• Bring: Deed, Survey, Driver’s License 

• Requirements: Minimum lot size is one (1) acre, 150 feet of County or State road frontage 


Septic Permit (For questions or complaints relating to septic systems, please call the Department of Development at 972-825-5200)

• Cost: See Fee Schedule 


Aerobic

• Bring:  Ellis County Application Form, Results from Soil Analysis, Drawing of the proposed system, Notarized and filed affidavit, Two-year service contract


Other System (Conventional, Low-Pressure Dosing, E.T. Drainfield, Etc.)

• Bring: Ellis County Application Form, Results from Soil Analysis, Drawing of the proposed system

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