Mohave County, AZ septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Mohave County, Arizona are permitted by Mohave County Department of Public Health under Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9, Article 3 (R18-9-A301 et seq.).

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Mohave County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Arizona state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 213,267

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Mohave County: $283. Arizona average: $265.

Local rules

County operates under state-level AAC Title 18, Chapter 9, Article 10. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Mohave County

  • 18 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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Other Arizona counties

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