Click on links below for important Floodplain Information:
Newton County Floodplain Damage Prevention Order (Newton County Floodplain Ordinance)
Floodplain Permit Application
Newton County Flood Insurance Study dated 11/16/2018
Requirements for Newton County
Hazard Mitigation Action Plan 2022
Model Subdivision Rules (2004)
Anyone wanting to place an RV park or subdivision within Newton County will need to refer to the Model Subdivision Rules; most recent version is 2004 but is subject to change.
ALL NEW DEVELOPMENT requires a Floodplain Development Application be completed and processed prior to start of construction. This includes but is not limited to: floodplain zone inquiries, new construction, subdivisions, RV parks, mobile homes, tiny homes, portable buildings and substantial improvements.
Newton County wants to help protect our residents from loss of life and damage to property.
This process will determine any additional requirements relating to your site location and
proposed development.
Floodplain Administrator: Judge Ronald Cochran
Floodplain Office: (409) 379-5691
110 E. Court Street, Room 125
Newton, TX. 75966
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1380
Newton, TX. 75966
Please call for an appointment. Your call is important to us! We will return your call as quickly as possible.
Special arrangements will be made to meet ADA accommodations.