- Draft Brazos County Subdivision Regulations (March 25, 2026)
- Subdivision Regulations Comparison Matrix (May 7, 2026)
- Brazos County Subdivision Regulations Diagnostic Report
Subdividing Property
- Dividing land into multiple parcels must follow Subdivision Regulations.
- If your property is in a city’s ETJ, both the city and county must approve.
- Outside the ETJ? Only the county reviews.
- Brazos County Building and Zoning Letter
New Buildings & Addresses
- New structures or subdivisions need a new address for mail and emergency services.
- Contact the Brazos County Emergency Communications District at (979) 779-0911
Who Can Apply
- Only property owners or their legal representatives can apply for a Floodplain Development Permit.
- Permit processing takes about 2 weeks after all documents are submitted.
Why Permits Matter
- Shows whether your property is in the floodplain.
- All construction must be permitted by Brazos County before starting.
- Ensures construction follows federal and county regulations.
- Failure to get a permit can stop construction and may lead to fines or misdemeanor charges.
Questions?
- Contact the Floodplain Permit Specialist: Shantell Collins
- Check if your property is in a FEMA floodplain: FEMA Map Service Center.
All junkyards, automotive wrecking yards, and salvage yards in Brazos County must apply for a County permit/license.
Permits and licenses help protect public health, safety, and welfare and include required inspections under the Brazos County Junkyards, Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance.
Permit fees help cover inspection and permit processing costs.
These regulations are adopted by the Brazos County Commissioners Court under Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 396.
Activities associated with oil and gas exploration in Brazos County require a Brazos County Floodplain Development Permit. This ensures that the oil and gas activities do not adversely affect the quality of life, safety, or general welfare of our citizens and businesses as a result of their operation.
Permit fees paid to the County are used to offset costs associated with inspections and permit issuance for the desired activity.
Oil and Gas Related Resources
Brazos County Commissioners Court adopted Infrastructure Requirements for RV and Manufactured Home Rental Communities to protect public health, safety, and the environment.
Planning to construct an RV or Manufactured Home Rental Community in Brazos County? Submit an Infrastructure Development Plan for Approval.
Your plan must include:
- Survey and Site Plan from a Texas-licensed surveyor.
- Drainage, road, and driveway plans.
- Proof of approved water service and plan for wastewater treatment.
- Utility commitment letters.
- Tax Certificate showing taxes are paid.
- Engineering plans for emergency vehicle access.
- Required engineering report.
- Any additional deliverables requested from the County Engineer.
All deliverables must be reviewed and approved by the County Engineer and the Commissioners Court.
Stormwater is rain that does not soak into the ground. It flows over roads, parking lots, and lawns. As it moves, it picks up: Oil, Trash, Dirt, and Chemicals.
Brazos County’s Stormwater Management Program helps us protect our creeks, rivers, lakes, and our community overall.
How to Help with Stormwater Quality
- Report issues and/or complaints (especially septic system concerns using our issue-reporting form.
- Pick up after your pets.
- Dispose of trash at a County Trash Collection site.
- Tell others that illegal dumping is a crime.
- Cover loads with a tarp when hauling debris.
- Organize neighborhood clean-ups.
- Do not pay contractors until they provide a landfill receipt.
Related Resources
Contact Us
2617 W. Hwy 21
Bryan, TX 77803
Phone: (979) 822-2127
Fax: (979) 775-0453
Hours
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Prarthana Banerji, P.E., CFM
County Engineer
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