Atascosa County, TX: No Building Permit, No Zoning

Unincorporated Atascosa County, Texas does not require a building permit for a single-family home; voluntary permits provide a Certificate of Occupancy¹. Covered commercial, public and multifamily projects need Fire Marshal building permits². Unincorporated land has no general county zoning, while Lytle, Jourdanton and Poteet have municipal zoning^3,4,5,6. Septic approval goes through County Environmental Health, with an additional city septic-permit requirement in Lytle^7,8.

At a glance

Single-family building permit: Optional, not required, in unincorporated areas¹
Commercial building permit: Required for covered commercial, public and larger multifamily projects²
Building code: Amended 2024 IBC applies to covered projects, not single-family homes, duplexes or triplexes⁹
Zoning: No general county zoning over unincorporated land^3,10
Septic: County permit required through the Environmental Health Department^7,11
RV / tiny home: Not restricted by county zoning in unincorporated areas³
County-road driveway: Permit required for commercial access; not required for residential or agricultural access¹²
Owner-builder: May build a single-family home without a required county building permit¹

Who to call

Septic permits

Atascosa County Environmental Health Department

On-site sewage facility (septic) permits, site evaluations and inspections for Atascosa County as a TCEQ-authorized agent

830-769-2748

vdavis@co.atascosa.tx.us

1 Courthouse Circle Drive, Ste 103, Jourdanton, TX 78026

Building permits

Atascosa County Fire Marshal's Office

Building permits and inspections for new commercial or public buildings, remodels for a new business type, and multifamily buildings with four or more units in unincorporated Atascosa County; also accepts voluntary single-family permit applications for a Certificate of Occupancy

830-769-2029

711 Broadway, Jourdanton, TX 78026

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 11, 2026.

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

A single-family home in unincorporated Atascosa County does not require a county building permit; the residential permit process is voluntary for owners who want a Certificate of Occupancy.

A single-family home in unincorporated Atascosa County does not require a county building permit; the residential permit process is voluntary for owners who want a Certificate of Occupancy¹. The voluntary residential process includes at least three construction site visits or inspections and a final-inspection request¹. An owner-builder may therefore build a home without seeking an exemption from a required county permit, although state trade-licensing rules may still apply¹. New commercial or public buildings, remodels for a new type of business, and multifamily buildings with four or more units require a permit before construction². A commercial building permit becomes invalid if work does not start within 180 days of issuance or is suspended for 180 days¹³. Those covered projects must follow Atascosa County's amended 2024 International Building Code; the county code expressly excludes single-family homes, duplexes and triplexes⁹.

Who issues building permits in Atascosa County?

The Atascosa County Fire Marshal's Office is the building official for covered work in unincorporated Atascosa County; call the office about required commercial permits or voluntary residential applications^9,14. Submit two plan sets or one digital copy for review before a covered building permit is issued; review can take up to 30 days unless a time-waiver extension is requested². Submit a Request for Final Inspection when permitted work is complete, and allow up to five days for scheduling¹. A business cannot open without a Certificate of Occupancy; final approved as-built drawings, including fire-protection drawings, must be on site¹⁵. The commercial final-inspection and occupancy fee is $150, and the voluntary residential equivalent is $25; plan-review and building-permit charges are additional¹. Inside Lytle, general contractors and electrical, general, mechanical and plumbing subcontractors apply to the city secretary for building permits; Lytle also requires a septic permit from its superintendent of utilities^8,16.

Does Atascosa County have zoning?

Atascosa County has no general zoning authority over unincorporated land.

Atascosa County has no general zoning authority over unincorporated land³. County zoning therefore does not set minimum dwelling size, minimum lot size, lot coverage or building height, or restrict RVs, tiny homes, manufactured homes, accessory dwellings or temporary camping on unincorporated land³. County subdivision rules still include a 20-foot front setback and a 10-foot rear setback for townhouse subdivisions¹⁷. Lytle sets its own zoning districts, and Jourdanton and Poteet also have municipal zoning controls^4,5,6,18. County Environmental Health handles county OSSF approval, but Lytle separately requires a city septic permit^7,8. Municipal subdivision standards may also apply in regulated extraterritorial jurisdictions, so establish the parcel's jurisdiction before relying on the unincorporated-area rules¹⁷.

How do septic permits work in Atascosa County?

Atascosa County Environmental Health handles on-site sewage facility permits.

Atascosa County Environmental Health handles on-site sewage facility permits⁷. Inside Lytle, installation, construction, repair or correction of a septic system also requires a permit from the city superintendent of utilities⁸. Before construction, obtain an approved plan and design from a qualified licensed professional, along with the required site address, maps, legal description and payment¹¹. The county inspects the installation and grants a permit to operate after a successful inspection; an additional visit after the first inspection costs $75¹⁹. Only about 3.3 percent of county soils are rated without severe limits for a conventional drain field, so allow for a site evaluation and the possibility of an alternative system²⁰. A system serving the only single-family home on a tract of at least 10 acres may qualify for the state exemption if every condition is met, including a site evaluation and 100-foot separation from property lines¹¹.

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

County zoning does not prohibit RV living, tiny-home occupancy, manufactured-home occupancy or temporary camping on unincorporated Atascosa County land because the county lacks general zoning authority³. A platted subdivision can still carry its own requirements, and a structure covered by the county's subdivision rules must connect to public sewer or an approved on-site wastewater system before occupancy²¹. The county's partial 2024 building-code adoption does not apply to single-family homes, duplexes or triplexes, but it does cover commercial, public and multifamily buildings with four or more units⁹. We could not confirm a county rule for short-term rentals; ask the Commissioners Court before buying land for that use.

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

Confirm that the parcel is in unincorporated Atascosa County and whether subdivision or municipal extraterritorial-jurisdiction rules apply.

Confirm that the parcel is in unincorporated Atascosa County and whether subdivision or municipal extraterritorial-jurisdiction rules apply¹⁷.

For a single-family home, decide whether you want the optional county permit and Certificate of Occupancy; a required residential building permit is not the default¹.

Check the flood map before site work because development in a special flood hazard area needs a county floodplain permit²².

Apply through Environmental Health for septic approval, install the approved system and pass inspection^11,19.

For a county-road driveway, no residential or agricultural permit is required, but the tie-in must manage drainage and avoid road damage¹². A driveway onto a state highway requires a TxDOT access permit instead²³.

What to check before you buy land in Atascosa County

Check septic suitability first because only about 3.3 percent of Atascosa County soils are rated without severe limits for a conventional drain field.

Check septic suitability first because only about 3.3 percent of Atascosa County soils are rated without severe limits for a conventional drain field²⁰. Check the FEMA map before choosing a building pad because development in a special flood hazard area requires a floodplain permit²². Confirm what road owns the frontage: residential and agricultural driveways onto county roads need no county permit, while commercial county-road access does¹². The published county fee schedule lists a $500 commercial driveway fee and a $25 residential floodplain permit fee, subject to change²⁴. For climate and carrying costs, annual precipitation is about 27.4 inches, severe drought occurs in roughly 21.3 percent of years, and the effective property-tax rate is about 1.3 percent²⁰.

Watch-outs

Atascosa County's amended 2024 building code applies to covered commercial, public and multifamily work in unincorporated areas, even though single-family homes, duplexes and triplexes are excluded⁹.
A commercial driveway onto an Atascosa County road needs Commissioners Court approval and a permit before construction; residential and agricultural county-road driveways do not require permits¹².
Development in a special flood hazard area of unincorporated Atascosa County requires a floodplain permit administered by the Emergency Management Coordinator²².

Sources

24 official pages, each quoted and re-checked · written October 11, 2026

Written October 11, 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, Atascosa County has no countywide zoning.

Rule	Atascosa County	Bexar County	Wilson County	Frio County	Karnes County	McMullen County	Medina County
Building permit	Not required	Not required	Limited	Not required	Not required	Limited	Limited
County zoning	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Septic permits	County Health Dept.	County Env. Services	County Health & Public Safety Office	Frio County	Karnes County	McMullen County	County Env. Health Dept.

Cities and towns in Atascosa 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.

Not yet covered: Charlotte · Town of Christine

Answers from the rulebook for Atascosa County

What the ordinances and state agencies actually say — one answer per question, each quoted from the official source and independently re-checked.

Atascosa County rules

Building permitLimited
New commercial or public buildings, remodeling an existing building for a new type of business, and multifamily dwellings with four or more units in the unincorporated areas of Atascosa County.
- A remodel to an existing building might also need a building permit.
- Two sets of building plans or one digital copy must be submitted for the entire project being permitted.
- The Fire Marshal's Office cannot issue a building permit before reviewing the building plans.
- The permit must remain on the construction site.
- Every permit becomes invalid unless work commences within 180 days after issuance, or work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after commencement; written extensions of up to 180 days may be granted for demonstrated justifiable cause.
- If Texas Government Code 469 applies, the project must be registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation before construction begins.
“(This applies to the unincorporated areas of Atascosa County.) Before building a new commercial or public building or remodeling an existing building for a new type of business or constructing a multi-family dwelling that has four or more units, you will need to obtain a BUILDING PERMIT.”
Atascosa County Permit and Inspection Process ↗Re-checked Oct 1, 2026
3 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Required — New commercial or public buildings, remodels for a new type of business, and multifamily dwellings with four or more units in unincorporated Atascosa County.
  “(This applies to the unincorporated areas of Atascosa County.)”
  Atascosa County Permit and Inspection Process ↗Re-checked Sep 10, 2026
- Limited — Single-family dwellings in unincorporated Atascosa County.
  “Single family dwellings are optional but not required.”
  Atascosa County Permit and Inspection Process ↗Re-checked Sep 10, 2026
- Not required — Single-family dwellings in the unincorporated areas of Atascosa County.
  “ALL RESIDENTIAL PERMITS SUBMITTED TO THIS OFFICE ARE ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY UPON COMPLETION OF THE RESIDENCE. RESIDENTIAL PERMITS ARE NOT REQUIRED BY LAW!”
  Atascosa County Permit and Inspection Process ↗Re-checked Oct 1, 2026
Owner-builder exemption · follows from the permit answerNot needed
Unincorporated Atascosa County: no county building permit is required, so there is no permit to be exempt from and you may build your own home. State licensing for electrical, plumbing and HVAC work may still apply.
- Other permits or approvals, including sanitation, floodplain, subdivision, or utility requirements, may still apply.
“ALL RESIDENTIAL PERMITS SUBMITTED TO THIS OFFICE ARE ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY UPON COMPLETION OF THE RESIDENCE. RESIDENTIAL PERMITS ARE NOT REQUIRED BY LAW!”
Atascosa County Permit and Inspection Process ↗Re-checked Oct 1, 2026
Building code adoptedPartial
Buildings and structures constructed, altered, repaired, or substantially improved in unincorporated Atascosa County, limited to commercial establishments, public buildings, and multifamily residential dwellings consisting of four or more units.
- Effective July 27, 2026.
- The code is based on the 2024 International Building Code as adopted and amended by Atascosa County.
- The code does not apply to single-family dwellings, duplexes, or triplexes.
- The code does not apply to industrial facilities having a fire brigade that conforms to requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, or change of occupancy of a building or structure subject to the code requires application to the building official and the required permit first, except structures or systems specifically exempted under Section 105.2 of the code.
- Violations constitute a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 per day for each violation; each day continuing after due notice is a separate offense.
- The Atascosa County Fire Marshal administers and enforces the code as the building official or the building official’s authorized representative.
- A building permit is required before new commercial or public construction, remodeling an existing building for a new type of business, or constructing a multifamily dwelling with four or more units; single-family dwellings are not required to obtain this building permit.
building code edition: 2024 International Building Code (adopted and amended by Atascosa County) · effective date: 2026-07-27 · multifamily threshold: >= 4 dwelling units · violation penalty: <= 500 USD per day per violation (Class C misdemeanor; each continuing day after due notice is a separate offense)
“in the unincorporated areas of Atascosa County: 1. Commercial establishments; 2. Public buildings; and 3. Multifamily residential dwellings consisting of four or more units.”
Atascosa County Fire Marshal’s Office Code Amendments for 2024 IFC and IBC ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Partial — Buildings and structures constructed, altered, repaired, or substantially improved in the unincorporated areas of Atascosa County, limited to commercial establishments, public buildings, and multifamily residential dwellings consisting of four or more units.
  “This code shall apply only to the following buildings and structures constructed, altered, repaired, or substantially improved in the unincorporated areas of Atascosa County:”
  Atascosa County Local Amendments for 2024 IFC and IBC ↗Re-checked Oct 7, 2026
InspectionsLimited
Buildings subject to Atascosa County building permits and voluntary residential building permits in unincorporated Atascosa County.
- The residential permit process includes a minimum of three construction site visits and/or inspections.
- Upon completion of each permit, a Request for Final Inspection must be submitted.
- For fire alarm or suppression systems, the installer must call for a system inspection before the final building inspection.
- The Fire Marshal schedules the inspection after documentation is submitted; the checklist states to allow up to five days.
- Commercial and public-access fee calculations separately include permit inspection fees.
minimum residential construction site visits and/or inspections: >= 3 visits · inspection scheduling allowance: <= 5 days
“The process includes issuing the commercial-residential building permit and a minimum of three construction site visits and/or inspections. Each building to be built must have a separate building permit.”
Atascosa County Fee Schedule ↗Re-checked Oct 1, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Required — Commercial building permits and related permitted construction in unincorporated Atascosa County.
  “The process includes issuing the building permit and a minimum of three construction site visits and/or inspections.”
  Atascosa County Fire Marshal’s Office Fee Schedule ↗Re-checked Sep 10, 2026
Certificate of occupancyLimited
Commercial, public-access, and other facilities subject to Atascosa County Fire Marshal building-permit review in unincorporated Atascosa County.
- A Request for Final Inspection must be submitted after completion of each permit.
- The inspector requires final approved revised as-built drawings on site, including drawings for installed fire-protection systems.
- The business may not open for business without a Certificate of Occupancy.
- The fee schedule states that the final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy fee is paid when building plans are submitted.
- A temporary Certificate of Occupancy may allow limited use for 90 days if the area is inspected and complies with adopted Fire and Building Codes, a written request with a floor plan is submitted, and required fire-protection systems are operational and tested.
final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy fee: 150 USD (Commercial/public-access fee schedule) · temporary Certificate of Occupancy validity: 90 days (Final Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained within this period)
“Upon completion of each permit a "Request for Final Inspection" must be submitted to the Fire Marshal's Office. [...] You may NOT OPEN for business without a Certificate of Occupancy.”
How to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy ↗Re-checked Oct 1, 2026
2 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Required — Commercial buildings and public-access buildings subject to Atascosa County building permits in unincorporated Atascosa County.
  “You may NOT OPEN for business without a Certificate of Occupancy.”
  Atascosa County Fire Marshal’s Office Fee Schedule ↗Re-checked Sep 10, 2026
- Limited — Residential buildings for which Atascosa County residential building plans are submitted and processed under the county fee schedule.
  “ALL RESIDENTIAL PERMITS SUBMITTED TO THIS OFFICE ARE ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY”
  Atascosa County Fire Marshal’s Office Fee Schedule ↗Re-checked Sep 10, 2026
Local zoningVaries (with conditions)
The county aggregate, including unincorporated Atascosa County and incorporated municipalities.
- The county subdivision regulations govern unincorporated areas, subject to specific written agreements with cities concerning extraterritorial jurisdiction or delegated subdivision oversight.
- Municipal zoning ordinances apply within the respective municipality rather than being administered by Atascosa County.
- The county identifies six incorporated cities: Charlotte, Christine, Jourdanton, Lytle, Pleasanton, and Poteet.
- Official evidence confirms municipal zoning controls for Jourdanton, Lytle, and Poteet; the zoning status of Charlotte, Christine, and Pleasanton was not established by the sources opened.
“These Regulations are intended to govern the subdivision and development of land in the unincorporated areas of Atascosa County, and they apply to all unincorporated areas of the County, except where by specific written agreement with a city the County has modified these Regulations within extraterritorial jurisdiction of that city, or delegated its responsibility for subdivision oversite to that city.”
About Us – Atascosa County ↗Re-checked Oct 7, 2026
Zoning districts · by state lawNo county rule
Unincorporated Atascosa County: no county rule sets this, because Atascosa 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 co.atascosa.tx.us.
- 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.”
Local Government Code Chapter 231, County Zoning Authority ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
Minimum dwelling size · by state lawNo county rule
Unincorporated Atascosa County: no county rule sets this, because Atascosa 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 co.atascosa.tx.us.
- 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.”
Local Government Code Chapter 231, County Zoning Authority ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
Minimum lot size · by state lawNo county rule
Unincorporated Atascosa County: no county rule sets this, because Atascosa 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 co.atascosa.tx.us.
- 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.”
Local Government Code Chapter 231, County Zoning Authority ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
SetbacksDistrict specific (with conditions)
Townhouse subdivisions regulated under Section 8.4.1 of the Atascosa County Subdivision Regulations.
- Interior townhouse lots have no required side setback; corner lots require a 15-foot setback adjacent to the street.
- A minimum 20-foot front setback and 10-foot rear setback apply.
front building setback: >= 20 feet · corner-lot side setback adjacent to street: >= 15 feet (Interior lots have no required side setback.) · rear building setback: >= 10 feet
“twenty (20) feet”
2025 Atascosa County Subdivision Regulations ↗Re-checked Sep 10, 2026
Lot coverage · by state lawNo county rule
Unincorporated Atascosa County: no county rule sets this, because Atascosa 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 co.atascosa.tx.us.
- 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.”
Local Government Code Chapter 231, County Zoning Authority ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
Building height · by state lawNo county rule
Unincorporated Atascosa County: no county rule sets this, because Atascosa 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 co.atascosa.tx.us.
- 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.”
Local Government Code Chapter 231, County Zoning Authority ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
Living in an RV · by state lawNo county rule
Unincorporated Atascosa County: no county rule sets this, because Atascosa 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 co.atascosa.tx.us.
- 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.”
Local Government Code Chapter 231, County Zoning Authority ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
Camping on your land · by state lawNo county rule
Unincorporated Atascosa County: no county rule sets this, because Atascosa 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 co.atascosa.tx.us.
- 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.”
Local Government Code Chapter 231, County Zoning Authority ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
Tiny homes · by state lawNo county rule
Unincorporated Atascosa County: no county rule sets this, because Atascosa 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 co.atascosa.tx.us.
- 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.”
Local Government Code Chapter 231, County Zoning Authority ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
Manufactured homes · by state lawNo county rule
Unincorporated Atascosa County: no county rule sets this, because Atascosa 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 co.atascosa.tx.us.
- 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.”
Local Government Code Chapter 231, County Zoning Authority ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
Accessory dwellings · by state lawNo county rule
Unincorporated Atascosa County: no county rule sets this, because Atascosa 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 co.atascosa.tx.us.
- 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.”
Local Government Code Chapter 231, County Zoning Authority ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
Who permits septicCounty
On-site sewage facilities installed in Atascosa County.
- Applications are sent to the Atascosa County Environmental Health Department.
- The county page identifies an Atascosa County Environmental Health/OSSF designated representative.
“Send to: Atascosa County Environmental Health Department, from 8AM to 5:00PM Monday thru Friday.”
Environmental Health – Atascosa County ↗Re-checked Sep 10, 2026
Septic permitRequired
Construction and operation of on-site sewage facilities in Atascosa County.
- Before authorization to construct, the county requires a design by a licensed site evaluator, a registered sanitarian with a site-evaluator license, or a licensed professional engineer.
- An approved physical 911 site address, septic-tank locator map, FEMA floodplain map, legal description, 911 address confirmation, and payment are required before authorization to construct.
- For an aerobic system, a signed maintenance agreement and notarized affidavit to the public must be filed.
- Texas law provides limited exceptions, including the state 10-acre rule and emergency repairs; the local authority should be consulted.
“A permit and approved plan are required”
Environmental Health – Atascosa County ↗Re-checked Sep 10, 2026
Septic inspectionRequired
County review and inspection of on-site sewage facilities in Atascosa County.
- The county may enter the property for lot evaluation and OSSF inspection.
- A permit to operate is granted following successful inspection showing the system was installed in compliance with the applicable OSSF rules.
- County inspections are conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; inspection must be scheduled at least one day in advance.
- An additional visit after the first inspection incurs a $75.00 re-inspection fee.
re-inspection fee: 75 USD (applies if additional visits are required after the first inspection)
“a permit to operate the facility will be granted following successful inspection”
Environmental Health – Atascosa County ↗Re-checked Sep 10, 2026
Mandatory utility hookupConditional
Structures in subdivisions governed by the Atascosa County subdivision application and plat requirements.
- The final plat must require connection to a public sewer system or an approved and permitted on-site wastewater system.
- The final plat must require connection to a public water system or an individual water system.
- The rule is subdivision-specific; it does not establish that every parcel countywide has access to public water or sewer.
“No structure in this subdivision shall be occupied until connected to a public sewer system or to an on-site wastewater system”
Atascosa County Subdivision Application ↗Re-checked Sep 10, 2026
Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)
Subdivision and other regulated development activities in Atascosa County, subject to stated exceptions and municipality ETJ interlocal agreements.
- A subdivision requires Final Plat approval by the Commissioners Court and filing of the Record Plat with the County Clerk before approval is complete.
- Divisions qualifying under Article IV exceptions are not required to obtain subdivision plat approval but must register the division and obtain a Certificate of Exemption.
- For land within a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction that is subject to municipal subdivision regulations, the subdivision must comply with the applicable interlocal agreement; where unclear, the stricter standard governs.
- No structure or development within a subdivision may begin until final plat approval and recording.
application completeness determination: 10 business days · Commissioners Court final action period: <= 30 days (May be extended up to 30 days by written agreement and approval as specified in Section 3.7.6.)
“Approval of Final Plat”
2025 Atascosa County Subdivision Regulations ↗Re-checked Sep 10, 2026
Driveway accessRequired
Commercial driveways outside corporate city limits that connect to an Atascosa County road right-of-way. A commercial driveway is a private access roadway for non-residential use or access to five or more residential homes on one tract.
- The application must be completed and submitted by the property owner or authorized representative to the Atascosa County Sanitarian/Inspector.
- The applicant for a new, modified, or replacement driveway must submit necessary documents and fees for review and approval.
- Construction may not commence until the application is approved by Commissioners Court and a permit is issued.
- A commercial driveway must comply with Atascosa driveway standards; changes or revisions require a new application permit.
- The county may deny a driveway permit it deems unsafe, including for lack of line of sight, proximity to another driveway or intersection, or another circumstance.
- Commercial driveways require at least 60 feet of separation, or 120 feet on major thoroughfares.
- The permit becomes null and void if facilities are not constructed within six months after issuance.
minimum commercial-driveway separation: >= 60 ft (120 ft on major thoroughfares) · permit construction deadline: <= 6 months (Measured from permit issuance)
“Atascosa County approval is required if the proposed driveway is outside corporate city limits and the driveway is in Atascosa County road right-of-way. • A Driveway permit is required for all commercial driveways onto Atascosa County road right of way.”
Atascosa County Commercial Driveway Standards and Permitting Process ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Not required — Residential and agricultural-use driveways connecting to county roads in unincorporated Atascosa County.
  “Residential and agricultural use driveways do not require permits, although the county reserves the right to make sure tie ins to the county road had been done in such a way that drainage is properly managed and road damage is not caused.”
  Atascosa County Commercial Driveway Standards and Permitting Process ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
Building in a floodplainRequired
Development in Special Flood Hazard Areas or floodplains within unincorporated areas of Atascosa County, Texas. The ordinance defines development to include man-made changes to improved and unimproved real estate, including buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation, drilling, and storage of equipment or materials.
- The ordinance applies to all unincorporated areas within the jurisdiction of Atascosa County, Texas.
- A Floodplain Development Permit is required to ensure conformance with the Flood Damage Prevention Order.
- The areas of special flood hazard are based on FEMA's Flood Insurance Study for Atascosa County, Texas and Incorporated Areas, dated November 04, 2010, with accompanying maps dated November 04, 2010, and any revisions thereto.
- Where the ordinance conflicts or overlaps with another ordinance, easement, covenant, or deed restriction, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions prevails.
- For designated floodway development, certification must be provided before permit issuance that the proposed development will result in no increase in base-flood elevations.
- New or substantially improved residential buildings must have the lowest floor, including basement floor, elevated the specified number of feet above the base-flood elevation.
- New or substantially improved non-residential buildings must have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated or floodproofed the specified number of feet above the base-flood elevation.
- The developer or owner must provide certification by a registered engineer, architect, or land surveyor of the as-built lowest-floor elevation, including basement, for any new or substantially improved building covered by the permit.
- The Atascosa County Emergency Management Coordinator is the Floodplain Administrator and administers and implements the ordinance.
- Additional federal, state, or local permits may be required, including Corps of Engineers Section 404, state 401, and EPA NPDES permits.
- The fee schedule lists a $200 commercial floodplain permit fee and a $25 residential floodplain permit fee; the schedule states that fees are subject to change and that the holder is responsible for maintaining a current copy.
commercial floodplain permit fee: 200 USD · residential floodplain permit fee: 25 USD · base flood probability: 1 percent annual chance
“The ordinance shall apply to all unincorporated areas within the jurisdiction of Atascosa County, Texas. [...] A Floodplain Development Permit shall be required to ensure conformance with the provisions of this ordinance.”
Flood Damage Prevention Order — Atascosa County, Texas ↗Re-checked Sep 24, 2026
Permit feesPublished (with conditions)
County permit types listed in the Atascosa County Comprehensive Fee Schedule, including driveway and floodplain permits.
- The schedule states: "These fees are subject to change. It is the responsibility of the holder of the copy of this fee schedule to maintain a current copy."
commercial driveway permit fee: 500 USD per driveway · residential driveway permit fee: 25 USD per driveway · commercial floodplain permit fee: 200 USD · residential floodplain permit fee: 25 USD
“Commercial Driveway Permit $500/driveway Residential Driveway Permit $25/driveway Commercial Utility Construction in County ROW $500/mile or part of mile Residential Utility Construction in County ROW no charge Private Residential Waterline in County ROW no charge Commercial Floodplain Permit Fee $200 Residential Floodplain Permit Fee $25”
Atascosa County Comprehensive Fee Schedule ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
2 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Published (with conditions) — Fees charged by the Atascosa County Fire Marshal’s Office for fire, building, inspection, certificate-of-occupancy, system, and related permits, including commercial/public-access projects and voluntary residential permit reviews in unincorporated Atascosa County.
  “FEE SCHEDULE (Effective May 2023) The following fees are hereby established for obtaining permits from the Atascosa County Fire Marshal’s Office.”
  Permits and Forms – Atascosa County ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
- Published — County-administered subdivision, driveway, utility-right-of-way, floodplain, geophysical-survey, pipeline-crossing, temporary-waterline, and Fire Marshal building and fire-protection permit fees in Atascosa County.
  “Commercial Driveway Permit $500/driveway Residential Driveway Permit $25/driveway Commercial Utility Construction in County ROW $500/mile or part of mile”
  Permits and Forms – Atascosa County ↗Re-checked Oct 7, 2026
Permit processPublished (with conditions)
Building permit and inspection process in unincorporated Atascosa County.
- A permit is required for new commercial or public buildings, remodeling for a new business type, and multifamily dwellings with four or more units.
- Single-family dwelling permits are optional and not required by law.
- Submit a Building Permit Application with two sets of building plans or one digital copy.
- The Fire Marshal cannot issue a building permit before plan review.
- After completion, submit a Request for Final Inspection; a Certificate of Compliance is required before a business may open.
- If Texas Government Code 469 applies, TDLR registration and Proof of Submission Form AB042 must accompany the application.
maximum plan review and issuance/denial period: <= 30 days (A mutually signed waiver may extend review for size or complexity.) · building plan copies: 2 sets (One digital copy may be submitted instead.)
“Permit & Inspection Process Overview (This applies to the unincorporated areas of Atascosa County.) Before building a new commercial or public building or remodeling an existing building for a new type of business or constructing a multi-family dwelling that has four or more units, you will need to obtain a BUILDING PERMIT. (A remodel to an existing building might also need a Building Permit). Single family dwellings are optional but not required.”
Atascosa County Permit and Inspection Process ↗Re-checked Sep 10, 2026
County-wide zoningAbsent
Texas counties lack zoning authority in unincorporated areas; no county zoning ordinance was found and the county permits page shows only development/subdivision and OSSF permitting.
Atascosa County — Permits and Forms ↗From the county’s own site, awaiting a second reviewer

Texas rules that apply here

Off-grid sanitationLimited
An on-site sewage facility serving a single-family dwelling on private land in Texas, including Atascosa County, when the state exemption conditions are met.
- The property must receive a site evaluation by a TCEQ-licensed site evaluator or professional engineer.
- The dwelling must be single-family and located on a tract of at least 10 acres.
- The system must not cause a nuisance or pollute groundwater.
- All parts of the OSSF must be at least 100 feet from the property line.
- Effluent must be disposed of on the property.
- The single-family dwelling must be the only dwelling on the tract.
- The system must comply with all other planning, construction, and installation standards of 30 TAC Chapter 285.
- The local permitting authority may impose more stringent requirements.
minimum tract area: >= 10 acres · minimum setback from property line: >= 100 feet
“An OSSF may be exempt from permitting if it complies with all other requirements”
Getting a Permit for an OSSF - Such as a Septic System ↗Re-checked Sep 10, 2026
2 more reviewed findings 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.”
  Chapter 285 — On-Site Sewage Facilities ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
- Limited — Off-grid wastewater sanitation through an OSSF in Texas.
  “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”:”
  Getting a Permit for an OSSF - Such as a Septic System ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
Well permitLimited
Drilling, equipping, operating, or completing a water well, or substantially altering a well or well pump, where the well is within a groundwater conservation district in Texas.
- A groundwater conservation district must require a permit except as provided by Texas Water Code §36.117.
- A district may not require a permit or permit amendment for maintenance or repair that does not increase production capability above the authorized or permitted production rate.
- Permit applications must be in writing and sworn.
- Whether a particular private well is exempt or subject to additional district requirements depends on the applicable groundwater conservation district's rules.
permit application form: in writing and sworn
“Except as provided by Section 36.117, a district shall require a permit for the drilling, equipping, operating, or completing of wells or for substantially altering the size of wells or well pumps.”
Water Code Chapter 36 — Groundwater Conservation Districts ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
Agricultural exemptionAvailable (with conditions)
Texas professional-engineering licensing for a person or entity constructing or preparing plans for a private building used exclusively for farm, ranch, or agricultural purposes, or storage of raw agricultural commodities.
- The person or entity must not make or imply a representation that engineering services have been or will be offered to the public.
- The building must be private and used exclusively for farm, ranch, or agricultural purposes, or for storage of raw agricultural commodities.
- This is an exemption from Chapter 1001 engineering-licensing requirements, not an affirmative exemption from locally administered building permits, zoning, septic, floodplain, well, or other requirements.
- The Section 1001.056 exemption does not apply to engineering design or inspection necessary for residential-dwelling windstorm certification under Insurance Code Chapter 2210, Subchapter F.
- The Section 1001.056 exemption does not apply to engineering design for a residential-dwelling slab on qualifying expansive soil unless the work meets IRC requirements as applied in the jurisdiction where the dwelling is located.
“exempt from the licensing requirements of this chapter if: [...] (E) a private building to be used exclusively for: (i) farm, ranch, or agricultural purposes”
Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1001, Section 1001.056 ↗Re-checked Nov 4, 2026
Shed and accessory-building permit exemptionAvailable (with conditions)
Texas professional-engineering licensing for a garage or other structure pertinent to a qualifying private dwelling or limited-size apartment building.
- The person or entity must not make or imply a representation that engineering services have been or will be offered to the public.
- The accessory structure must be a garage or other structure pertinent to a private dwelling, a one-story apartment building with no more than eight units, or an apartment building no more than two stories high with no more than four units.
- This is an exemption from Chapter 1001 engineering-licensing requirements, not an affirmative exemption from locally administered building permits, zoning, septic, floodplain, well, or other requirements.
- The Section 1001.056 exemption does not apply to engineering design or inspection necessary for residential-dwelling windstorm certification under Insurance Code Chapter 2210, Subchapter F.
- The Section 1001.056 exemption does not apply to engineering design for a residential-dwelling slab on qualifying expansive soil unless the work meets IRC requirements as applied in the jurisdiction where the dwelling is located.
“exempt from the licensing requirements of this chapter [...] (D) a garage or other structure pertinent to a building described by Paragraph (A), (B), or (C);”
Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1001, Section 1001.056 ↗Re-checked Nov 4, 2026
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.”
Local Government Code Chapter 231, County Zoning Authority ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
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.”
  Morales Letter Opinion No. 97-085 ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
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.”
Local Government Code Chapter 233, County Regulation of Housing and Other Structures ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
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.”
  Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 233 ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026

Inside cities and towns in Atascosa County

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

Local zoningPresent (with conditions)
Zoning within the incorporated City of Jourdanton and its identified ETJ mapping context.
- The city publishes a current zoning map labeled for Jourdanton and ETJ.
- The city identifies a full list of city ordinances through its official ordinances page.
“City of Jourdanton Current Zoning Map, ETJ”
Mapping | Jourdanton, TX ↗Re-checked Oct 7, 2026
2 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Present (with conditions) — Zoning within the incorporated City of Lytle.
  “View the zoning ordinances and other zoning information for the City of Lytle.”
  Doing Business | City of Lytle ↗Re-checked Oct 7, 2026
- Present (with conditions) — Zoning-related regulation within the incorporated City of Poteet.
  “A variance is in the nature of a waiver of the strict letter of the City Ordinances Codes upon substantial compliance with it and without sacrificing its spirit and purpose where the variance is necessary to allow the property owner to enjoy the same or similar rights enjoyed by other property owners in the same vicinity and zoning district.”
  City of Poteet Variance Application Packet ↗Re-checked Oct 7, 2026

Still unanswered

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Short-term rentals — Short-term rental use in Atascosa County.

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 Atascosa County, Texas

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

Atascosa 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: workable self-sufficiency basics (27.4″/yr rainfall).

How much does land cost in Atascosa County, Texas?

Land in Atascosa County runs about $2,767 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Atascosa County?

Atascosa County gets about 27.4" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 21.3% of years.

How remote is Atascosa County?

A representative private-land location has about 5,330 people within a 30-minute drive and 3,414,194 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.

Building permits, zoning and septic rules in Atascosa County, Texas