Yuma County, AZ septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Yuma County, Arizona are permitted by Yuma County Public Health Services District 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: Yuma County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Arizona state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 203,881

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Yuma County: $275. 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 Yuma 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 Yuma County Public Health Services District before applying.