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Washington County Engineering and Development Services
Wesley Stolz, PE
County Engineer
3650 State Highway 36 N
Brenham, TX 77833
 

Phone (979) 277-6275
Fax (979) 277-6222
Email wcrboffice@washingtoncountytx.gov

Washington County Seal

Washington County Engineering and Development Services is responsible for a 626 mile system of county roads and right of ways.  In the Washington County road system 458 miles are classified as paved roads with 168 miles remaining on the waiting list for future paving [2018].

Services Provided for Washington County right-of-way
  • Road construction, maintenance and repairs
  • Bridge construction, maintenance and repairs
  • Drainage, low water crossings and culverts
  • Driveway access
  • Roadside mowing
  • Debris removal
  • Road sign installation and maintenance
  • Sign making for 911 addressing
If you need assistance do not hesitate to contact our office at (979) 277-6275 or email us at wcrboffice@washingtoncountytx.gov. Afterhours, weekends and holidays please call our 911 non-emergency line at (979) 277-7373.
 
Do I need a permit?
  • Building in the floodplain?
    Yes, a floodplain permit is required.
  • Installing, replacing, repairing, or adding to an OSSF (septic) tank?
    Yes, an OSSF permit is required.
  • Installing a driveway fronting a county-maintained road?
    Yes, a culvert permit is required.
  • Installing utilities in the county right-of-way?
    Yes, a utility installation permit is required.
  • Subdividing a tract of land?
    Yes, a subdivision application or variance letter is required.
  • New build or adding on to an existing structure?
    No, no building or electrical permits are required in unincorporated Washington County.
 
Storm Debris and Road Hazard Survey App

The information gathered from this survey will help Washington County Engineering and Development Services create a more accurate road closure map in the event of a storm as well as find problem areas in a timely manner.

Storm Debris and Road Hazard Survey
 
GIS Resources