Off-grid site report
Carson County, TX
35.2143, -101.3828 · 3,465 ft elevationRead this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Carson 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 rulesCarson County, TX
Zoning & raw-land occupancy
Unclear - verifyNo Carson County zoning ordinance or planning department was found; Texas counties generally lack zoning power over unincorporated land, so raw-land occupancy is likely unregulated by the county, but this isn't independently confirmed. source
Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs
Unclear - verifyNo Carson County ordinance on tiny homes, minimum dwelling size, or RV occupancy was found. Not confirmed either way.
Building permits & codes
Unclear - verifyTexas has no statewide building code, and no evidence of a Carson County building department or code adoption was found. Not confirmed. source
Septic & composting toilets
Varies locallySeptic (OSSF) systems are governed statewide by TCEQ under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 366 and 30 TAC Chapter 285; whether Carson County itself is the authorized permitting agent or whether the TCEQ regional office handles it directly was not confirmed. source
Greywater reuse
Unclear - verifyGreywater is handled within the state OSSF framework rather than as its own category, and no Carson County-specific rule was found.
Rainwater harvesting
Generally allowedNo Carson County restriction was found, and Texas state policy generally supports rainwater harvesting for domestic use.
Private wells & water rights
Varies locallyWell drilling and groundwater production in Carson County are regulated by the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District (PGCD), not the county itself; specific permit thresholds were not verified and should be confirmed with PGCD. source
Living disconnected from utilities
Unclear - verifyNo Carson County ordinance requiring utility hookups was found; such mandates in Texas typically come from municipalities, not counties, but this is not independently confirmed for Carson County.
Sun30-year normals
- Peak-sun hours, annual average
- 6.2 hrs/day
- Worst month (sizes an off-grid array)
- 5.0 hrs/day
- Yearly output per 1 kW of panels
- 1,759 kWh
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Weather1991-2020
- Precipitation
- 22 in/yr
- Snowfall
- 14 in/yr
- Heating degree days
- 4,364 (moderate)
- Frost-free season
- Apr 16 to Oct 24
How far help isstraight-line
- Hospital
Northwest Emergency at Tascosa - 28.3 mi
- Fire station
Claude Volunteer Fire Department - 7.3 mi
- Hardware store
Keith's Hardware - 7.4 mi
- Grocery
Hometown Food Store - 7.4 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 79019).
Size a solar systemHeat loss & insulationFirewood per winterRainwater harvestGarden sizePanel tilt
Looking at a specific parcel in Carson 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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