Property subdivision is the division of any lot,
tract, or parcel of land
into two or more lots or
sites for the purpose of
transferring ownership
or development,
whether immediate or
future, including the
re-subdivision of land
for which a plat has
been filed and recorded.
Subdivision is regulated
by the Texas Local Government Code and Bastrop County Subdivision Regulations.
The Bastrop County Planning and Platting Department reviews proposed land divisions to ensure compliance with state law and local regulations, protect the health safety and welfare of our citizens, and to enhance property values and quality of life.
The Subdividing Your Property Brochure provides additional information.
All Plat Applicants, outside of Amending Plat Applicants, are encouraged to schedule a Pre-Development Meeting with County staff. Meetings are offered as a free service to assist applicants in learning more about the application process and help answer general questions. Instructions for how to set up a Pre-Development Meeting Guide can be found here.
Within the limits of an incorporated city, the municipality is responsible for the regulation of subdivision. Authority for regulation of platting in an Extra-territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) is prescribed by local agreement. A map showing platting authority within Bastrop County can be found at this link.
A Developer’s Platting, Engineering and Construction Checklist based on Bastrop County Subdivision Regulations and current state statute can be reviewed here Developers Pre-Application Subdivision Regulations Checklist.
Interlocal Agreements Regarding Platting Authority within Bastrop County
City of Austin
City of Bastrop
City of Elgin
City of Mustang Ridge
City of Smithville
Village of Webberville
Bastrop County Subdivision Regulations
Bastrop County Subdivision Regulations - Revised April 24, 2017
Conservation Subdivision Guidelines - Lost Pines Habitat Conservation Plan, Appendix C
SUPERSEDED - Bastrop County Subdivision Regulations - Revised March 24, 2014
Fees
Preliminary Plan (without Floodplain)
Less than 5 lots: $400 + $50/lot
5-50 lots: $500 + $250/lot
51-300 lots: $500 + $125/lot
>300 lots: $500 + $90/lot
Preliminary Plan (with Floodplain)
Less than 5 lots: $600 + $50/lot
5-50 lots: $800 + $250/lot
51-300 lots: $800 + $125/lot
>300 lots: $800 + $90/lot
Subdivision Construction Plan Review $30/lot+$1/LF of Road
Short Form Final Plat and Plat Revision/Amendment $200 per application + $100 per lot or Unit
Final Plat $1,000 per application
Vacation of ROW/Easements/Plats $100 per application
Public Notice $100 per application + actual cost
Variances $500 each
Exemptions $100 each
Subdivision Construction Inspection
Base Fee + $5,000
Roadway + $5/Centerline LF of Road
Drainage Areas (per Acre) $500
Parcel Compliancy/Legal Lot Determination $0.00