Off-grid site report
Shackelford County, TX
32.7227, -99.2970 · 1,421 ft elevationRead this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Shackelford County, TX, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Rules change, and the deciding facts on any specific parcel (setbacks, perc results, overlay districts, deed restrictions, road frontage) live at the county or town office, not in any database. Before you buy land or build, confirm the current rules directly with the local zoning and health offices - the sources on this page tell you exactly who to call.
The local rulesShackelford County, TX
Zoning & raw-land occupancy
Unclear - verifyNo official Shackelford County zoning ordinance was found; Texas counties generally lack broad zoning power over unincorporated land. Inside Albany or Moran city limits, municipal zoning would apply instead. source
Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs
Unclear - verifyNo county building or residential-standards ordinance was located covering tiny homes, minimum size, or RVs. Texas counties only have narrow authority here since a 2009 state law, and it's not confirmed whether Shackelford County has adopted any such standards.
Building permits & codes
Unclear - verifyTexas has no statewide building code, and no Shackelford County building-permit page or code adoption ordinance was found. Confirm directly with the county courthouse whether permits are required in unincorporated areas. source
Septic & composting toilets
Generally allowedSeptic (OSSF) systems are regulated statewide by TCEQ under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 366 and 30 TAC 285, requiring a permit and approved plan. It's not confirmed whether Shackelford County itself is the local permitting agent or whether TCEQ's regional office handles it; a narrow exemption exists for single-family homes on 10+ acres meeting setback and containment conditions. source
Greywater reuse
Unclear - verifyNo separate state or county greywater program exists; greywater is handled within the same OSSF/septic framework (30 TAC 285) rather than as its own category.
Rainwater harvesting
Generally allowedTexas state policy encourages rainwater harvesting, and no Shackelford County ordinance restricting it was found.
Private wells & water rights
RestrictedShackelford County falls within the Clear Fork Groundwater Conservation District, a state-created district that generally requires well registration (not necessarily a permit for every well). Confirm specific requirements directly with the district. source
Living disconnected from utilities
Unclear - verifyNo state or Shackelford County law was found requiring hookup to electric, water, or sewer utilities in unincorporated areas; any such rule would come from an Albany or Moran city ordinance, which was not verified here.
Sun30-year normals
- Peak-sun hours, annual average
- 5.9 hrs/day
- Worst month (sizes an off-grid array)
- 4.7 hrs/day
- Yearly output per 1 kW of panels
- 1,656 kWh
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Weather1991-2020
- Precipitation
- 28 in/yr
- Snowfall
- 3 in/yr
- Heating degree days
- 2,789 (mild)
- Frost-free season
- Apr 1 to Nov 6
How far help isstraight-line
- Hospital
Stephens Memorial Hospital - 23.9 mi
- Fire station
- none within range
- Hardware store
True Value - 0.1 mi
- Grocery
Brookshire's - 0.1 mi
From OpenStreetMap. Road miles will be longer, often much longer in hill country.
Plan this spot
These open with this location's real numbers already filled in (ZIP 76430).
Size a solar systemHeat loss & insulationFirewood per winterRainwater harvestGarden sizePanel tilt
Looking at a specific parcel in Shackelford County, TX?The rules above are the jurisdiction. The land check runs the parcel itself: flood zone, soils and septic suitability, wetlands, slope, access, climate, and these verdicts, from a parcel number or coordinates.
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Sources: US Census Bureau geocoder; NLR PVWatts v8 (solar); NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (nearest station) or Open-Meteo (ZIP-centroid) for weather; Open-Elevation; OpenStreetMap contributors. Public data retrieved Aug 21, 2026; agencies update their layers on their own schedules. Planning data, not a survey or legal advice.
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