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Driveway Permit

A New Driveway Onto a County Road Needs a Permit

Williamson County Rules & Licenses

A new driveway off a Williamson County road starts at the road edge. If the entrance ties to a county-maintained roadway, the county requires a driveway permit. That includes a new drive and a change to a drive that is already there. The County Engineer and Road & Bridge team takes the app online through MyGovernmentOnline.

That driveway step can sit beside septic work. If the building footprint changes, the septic packet may need a Certificate of Compliance before an OSSF app can move. A floodplain site needs a Floodplain Permit instead. The online packet can ask for a warranty deed, survey, site plan, and OSSF design.

Start by naming the road owner. A city street, ETJ road, or state highway right-of-way may send you to another office. Road & Bridge lists 512-943-3330 for permit questions. That call is handy while the entrance is still a pencil mark on the survey.

Source to confirm: Williamson County - Road & Bridge

More Williamson County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Williamson County

The appraisal district sets your property's value and the tax office collects the money, and they are separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Texas Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill

Williamson County homeowners who live in their home can apply for a $140,000 reduction off the value used to figure school taxes.

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Age 65 / Disability Exemption

Extra Property Tax Breaks for Seniors and Disabled Homeowners

Homeowners who are 65 or older, or who have a qualifying disability, can get an additional property tax exemption and a school tax freeze.

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Disabled Veteran Exemption

Veterans with Service Disabilities Get a Property Tax Break

Texas veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more qualify for a property tax exemption in Williamson County.

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