Off-grid site report
Floyd County, TX
33.8920, -101.3602 · 3,032 ft elevationRead this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Floyd 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 rulesFloyd County, TX
Zoning & raw-land occupancy
Varies locallyTexas counties generally lack broad zoning power, and no countywide zoning ordinance was found, but Floyd County's Planning and Zoning Office at the courthouse handles unincorporated land use and permitting; incorporated towns like Floydada handle their own. source
Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs
Unclear - verifyNo Floyd County ordinance on tiny homes, minimum house size, or long-term RV living was found; Texas has no statewide minimum size. Confirm directly with the county's Planning and Zoning Office.
Building permits & codes
RestrictedFloyd County requires building permits for unincorporated construction through its Planning and Zoning Office; the specific code adopted, if any, is not confirmed. source
Septic & composting toilets
Generally allowedSeptic systems (OSSFs) are regulated statewide by TCEQ under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 366 and 30 TAC Chapter 285; whether Floyd County has its own authorized local agent or defaults to a TCEQ regional office is not confirmed. source
Greywater reuse
Unclear - verifyNo Floyd County-specific greywater rule was found; it likely falls under the same state OSSF framework as septic, which is itself ambiguous on greywater specifics.
Rainwater harvesting
Generally allowedNo Floyd County restriction on rainwater harvesting was found; state baseline generally permits and even encourages it.
Private wells & water rights
Varies locallyFloyd County likely falls within a Texas Groundwater Conservation District's service area (possibly High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1), which would set well spacing and registration rules under Texas Water Code Chapter 36; exact district coverage is not conclusively confirmed. source
Living disconnected from utilities
Unclear - verifyNo unincorporated Floyd County ordinance requiring utility hookup was found; incorporated towns in the county may have their own rules not covered here.
Sun30-year normals
- Peak-sun hours, annual average
- 6.2 hrs/day
- Worst month (sizes an off-grid array)
- 4.9 hrs/day
- Yearly output per 1 kW of panels
- 1,747 kWh
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Weather1991-2020
- Precipitation
- 22 in/yr
- Snowfall
- 7 in/yr
- Heating degree days
- 3,770 (moderate)
- Frost-free season
- Apr 5 to Nov 3
How far help isstraight-line
- Hospital
W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital - 16.9 mi
- Fire station
Floydada Fire Department - 6.7 mi
- Hardware store
Ace Hardware - 5.9 mi
- Grocery
Lowe's Market - 6.4 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 79235).
Size a solar systemHeat loss & insulationFirewood per winterRainwater harvestGarden sizePanel tilt
Looking at a specific parcel in Floyd 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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