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 Texas state law and
local regulations. Bastrop County reviews proposed land divisions to ensure compliance with state law, 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.
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 can be reviewed here Developers Pre-Application Subdivision Regulations Checklist.xlsx.
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SUPERSEDED - Bastrop County Subdivision Regulations - Revised March 24, 2014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
Less than 5 lots: $400 + $50/lot
5-50 lots: $500 + $450/lot
51-100 lots: $500 + $450/lot
101-200 lots: $500 + $450/lot
>200 lots: $500 + $450/lot
Preliminary Plan (with Floodplain)
Less than 5 lots: $600 + $50/lot
5-50 lots: $800 + $450/lot
51-100 lots: $800 + $450/lot
101-200 lots: $800 + $450/lot
>200 lots: $800 + $450/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
Construction Inspection
3.5% of Construction Cost