Madison County, AL septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Madison County, Alabama are permitted by Madison County Health Department under Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 420-3-1.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Madison County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Alabama state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 388,153
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Madison County: $300. 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 Madison County
- 2 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 2026-05-11. Always confirm requirements with Madison County Health Department before applying.