City of Buda
City of Buda Development Services
CityMS4 Phase IIVerified 2026-03
Local Permit / Authorization
- Permit Required
- Yes
- Permit Name
- Grading / Drainage Permit
- Submit To
- City of Buda Development Services
- Lead Time
- Plan review typically 2–4 weeks
- Application Method
- Submit via City of Buda Development Services at 405 E. Loop St., Buda, TX 78610 or online portal at cityofbuda.com
- Fee
- Contact agency for current fee schedule
Water Quality Standards
- Impervious Cover Limit
- Portions of Buda are within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone or Contributing Zone — EAA permit required; impervious cover caps (15% recharge zone / 30–65% contributing zone) apply on regulated sites
- On-Site Treatment Required
- No
- Detention Required
- Yes
- Detention Standard
- Detention required to limit post-development peak flows to pre-development levels for 2-, 5-, 10-, 25-, and 100-year storms per City of Buda and Hays County Drainage Criteria
- Turbidity Standard
- No numeric NTU limit; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000 and not degrade Onion Creek, Garlic Creek, or Edwards Aquifer recharge features
Local SWPPP / Drainage Plan
- Local Plan Required
- Yes
- Plan Name
- SWPPP per TCEQ TXR150000; drainage report required for local permit
- PE Stamp Required
- Yes
Drainage study prepared by a Texas PE required for grading permits. Buda is adjacent to Kyle and shares similar Edwards Aquifer regulatory exposure. The city is in Hays County and experiencing rapid growth along the I-35 corridor. EAA coordination is required for projects on recharge or contributing zone land.
Local Inspection Requirements
- Requirements
- City of Buda Development Services inspects grading permits at rough grading and final stabilization.
- Inspector Qualification
- No city-specific certification required beyond TCEQ SWPPP requirements
Special Overlay Zones
Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zones
Trigger: Development on land over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge or Contributing Zone
Restriction: EAA permit required; impervious cover limits apply; water quality controls and karst feature protection required; coordinate with Edwards Aquifer Authority
Onion Creek / Garlic Creek Floodplain
Trigger: Development within FEMA-mapped 100-year floodplain along Onion Creek, Garlic Creek, or their tributaries
Restriction: Floodplain development permit required from City of Buda Floodplain Administrator; no net fill without compensatory storage
Design Manual
- Manual Name
- City of Buda Development Standards / Hays County Drainage Criteria
Official Resources
Jurisdiction Notes
Buda is a fast-growing Hays County city on I-35 immediately south of Kyle and north of San Marcos. The city has transitioned from a small farming community to a significant Austin suburban growth node with major industrial, commercial, and residential development. Like Kyle, portions of Buda overlie the Edwards Aquifer, creating EAA regulatory requirements. The city is investing in development services capacity to manage its rapid growth.
Remember: These local requirements are in addition to the TCEQ state construction permit. Both must be satisfied before breaking ground.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only. Always verify requirements directly with City of Buda Development Services and the agency website before beginning construction.