Rainwater harvesting is broadly encouraged in Montgomery County. Texas Property Code §202.007 prevents HOAs from prohibiting rain barrels with reasonable restrictions. No county permit required for residential systems.
Montgomery County and Texas strongly support rainwater harvesting. TX Property Code §202.007 bars property owners associations from prohibiting rain barrels, cisterns, or rainwater harvesting equipment — HOAs may regulate appearance and location but not ban the practice outright. TX Tax Code §151.355 exempts rainwater collection equipment from sales tax. TX Health & Safety Code §341.042 governs indoor potable use, requiring treatment and permitting through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for systems connected to plumbing. San Jacinto River Authority and Montgomery County groundwater conservation districts encourage harvesting to reduce aquifer draw from the Gulf Coast and Jasper aquifers. Conroe and The Woodlands allow rain barrels without permit; systems over 5,000 gallons may need plumbing permit if connected to indoor use.
Residential rain barrels: no penalties. Indoor potable systems without TCEQ compliance: plumbing violations $100 to $500. HOA unreasonable prohibition: §202.007 lawsuit recovery, attorney's fees.
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