Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska are permitted by Ketchikan Gateway Borough Planning Department under 18 AAC 72.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: Ketchikan Gateway Borough County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Alaska state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 13,948

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Ketchikan Gateway Borough: $2,030. Alaska average: $2,030.

Local rules

County operates under state-level 18 AAC 72. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Ketchikan Gateway Borough

  • 9 permit fees with sources
  • The agency phone, email and office address
  • Setback distances
  • Soil and perc test requirements
  • Allowed system types
  • System design rules
  • Inspection requirements
  • Maintenance and pumping rules
  • Point-of-sale rules
  • Installer, designer and pumper licensing

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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Ketchikan Gateway Borough Planning Department before applying.