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Freestone County considers raising septic-permit fees as inspections and workload grow

Freestone County Commissioners Court · March 18, 2026
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County staff proposed increasing on-site sewage permit fees — currently $210 for residential, $410 for some commercial types — after a large rise in permit volume and more frequent inspection trips; commissioners asked for classification details before deciding.

Freestone County officials discussed a proposal to raise on-site sewage (septic) permit fees as permit volume and inspection demands increase. Staff (S10) told the court the county currently charges $210 for residential permits and $410 for certain commercial or nonresidential permits and noted that neighboring counties’ fees are higher (examples cited: Anderson…

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