On-Site Wastewater Program

Apply for a Sewage Disposal System Permit

How to Register for the Online Public Portal

Creating a Permit Application

The Environmental Health Specialist will make a site evaluation based on the following factors:

• Topography and landscape position
• Soil characteristics
• Soil wetness
• Soil depth
• Restrictive horizons
• Available space

Once the lot has been evaluated and approved, a Construction Authorization Permit for a subsurface sewage disposal system is issued. This permit is also used to obtain building permits at the County Permits and Inspections Department. Once the septic system is installed, another inspection is performed. If approved, an Operations Permit is issued to the property owner. 

Please see the Forms & Fee Schedule for a list of fees.

Certified Septic Installers

All septic system contractors must be certified by the North Carolina Onsite Wastewater Contractor Inspector Certification Board.

Find a State Certified Septic System Installer or Inspector