Off-grid site report
Reeves County, TX
31.4254, -103.4953 · 2,595 ft elevationRead this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Reeves 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 rulesReeves County, TX
Zoning & raw-land occupancy
Unclear - verifyNo countywide zoning ordinance was found; Texas counties generally lack broad zoning power over unincorporated land. Reeves County's main land-use tool is its Subdivision Regulations, administered by the Road & Bridge/Treasurer's office. source
Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs
Unclear - verifyNo county-level rule on tiny homes, RVs, or dwelling size was confirmed outside a manufactured-home community regulation; inside Pecos city limits, the city's permitting and code enforcement authority applies.
Building permits & codes
Varies locallyThe City of Pecos requires building permits and plan review through its Chief Building Official; no evidence was found that Reeves County has adopted a general building code for unincorporated land. source
Septic & composting toilets
Generally allowedSeptic systems (OSSFs) are permitted and regulated statewide by TCEQ, with a possible exemption for large lots meeting specific criteria; it's not confirmed whether Reeves County itself is the local TCEQ-authorized agent, so confirm with the county or TCEQ's regional office. source
Greywater reuse
Unclear - verifyNo standalone Reeves County or TCEQ greywater rule was found; greywater is generally handled within the same statewide OSSF rules as septic.
Rainwater harvesting
Generally allowedNo Reeves County restriction was found; rainwater harvesting for domestic use is encouraged at the state level by the Texas Water Development Board.
Private wells & water rights
Varies locallyThe Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District regulates well spacing and requires drilling permits for non-exempt wells; even exempt domestic/livestock wells must be registered with the district, and a Historical Use Permit deadline of 9/1/2026 is noted. source
Living disconnected from utilities
Unclear - verifyNo Reeves County ordinance requiring utility hookup was found for unincorporated land; any mandatory-connection requirement would come from a municipality such as Pecos.
Sun30-year normals
- Peak-sun hours, annual average
- 6.5 hrs/day
- Worst month (sizes an off-grid array)
- 5.4 hrs/day
- Yearly output per 1 kW of panels
- 1,812 kWh
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Weather1991-2020
- Precipitation
- 12 in/yr
- Snowfall
- 5 in/yr
- Heating degree days
- 2,431 (mild)
- Frost-free season
- Mar 24 to Nov 10
How far help isstraight-line
- Hospital
Reeves County Hospital - 2.0 mi
- Fire station
Pecos Central Fire Station - 0.2 mi
- Hardware store
- none within range
- Grocery
United Supermarkets - 1.3 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 79772).
Size a solar systemHeat loss & insulationFirewood per winterRainwater harvestGarden sizePanel tilt
Looking at a specific parcel in Reeves 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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