Greene County, AL septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Greene County, Alabama are permitted by Greene County Health Department under Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 420-3-1.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Greene County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Alabama state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 7,730

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Greene County: $250. Alabama average: $251.

Local rules

County operates under state-level ADEM Admin Code 335-13. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Greene County

  • 1 permit fee 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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Other Alabama counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Greene County Health Department before applying.