Monroe County, AR septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Monroe County, Arkansas are permitted by Monroe County Local Health Unit under Arkansas Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Monroe County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Arkansas state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 6,799

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Monroe County: $72. Arkansas average: $72.

Local rules

County operates under state-level Arkansas Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Monroe County

  • 12 permit fees with sources
  • The agency phone, email and office address
  • 5 permit application forms
  • 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 Arkansas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Monroe County Local Health Unit before applying.