Off-grid site report
Haskell County, TX
33.1606, -99.7345 · 1,588 ft elevationRead this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Haskell 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 rulesHaskell County, TX
Zoning & raw-land occupancy
Varies locallyNo countywide zoning ordinance was found for unincorporated Haskell County, consistent with the state baseline that Texas counties lack general zoning power. The City of Haskell, however, has adopted its own zoning ordinance enforced by its Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. source
Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs
Unclear - verifyNo Haskell County ordinance on tiny homes or RV dwelling was found; Texas has no statewide minimum house size. Inside city limits like Haskell, municipal zoning and building rules would govern.
Building permits & codes
Varies locallyThe City of Haskell issues building permits and certificates of occupancy through its City Council based on Planning & Zoning Commission review. County-level permitting scope for unincorporated land was not confirmed and should be checked with the Commissioners' Court. source
Septic & composting toilets
Generally allowedSeptic systems statewide are regulated by TCEQ under Health & Safety Code Chapter 366 and 30 TAC Chapter 285, with permits issued by a county's authorized agent or, absent one, by the TCEQ regional office. Whether Haskell County has a designated authorized agent was not confirmed. source
Greywater reuse
Unclear - verifyNo Haskell County-specific greywater ordinance was found; greywater falls under the general state OSSF framework (30 TAC 285) absent local rules.
Rainwater harvesting
Generally allowedRainwater harvesting is encouraged at the Texas state level, and no Haskell County restriction was found.
Private wells & water rights
RestrictedHaskell County lies within the Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District, which regulates wells drawing on the Seymour Aquifer under Texas Water Code Chapter 36. Well drilling and registration rules come from this district, not the county government. source
Living disconnected from utilities
Unclear - verifyNo state law or Haskell County ordinance requiring utility hookup was found; any such requirement would likely be municipal, inside one of the county's six cities, rather than county-wide.
Sun30-year normals
- Peak-sun hours, annual average
- 6.0 hrs/day
- Worst month (sizes an off-grid array)
- 4.7 hrs/day
- Yearly output per 1 kW of panels
- 1,679 kWh
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Weather1991-2020
- Precipitation
- 26 in/yr
- Snowfall
- 4 in/yr
- Heating degree days
- 2,963 (mild)
- Frost-free season
- Mar 28 to Nov 9
How far help isstraight-line
- Hospital
Haskell Memorial Hospital - 0.6 mi
- Fire station
Rule Volunteer Fire Department - 9.3 mi
- Hardware store
- none within range
- Grocery
Walmart Supercenter - 13.6 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 79521).
Size a solar systemHeat loss & insulationFirewood per winterRainwater harvestGarden sizePanel tilt
Looking at a specific parcel in Haskell 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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