Riverside County, CA septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Riverside County, California are permitted by Riverside County Department of Environmental Health under California Water Quality Control Policy for OWTS (Resolution No. 2012-0032).
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Riverside County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses California state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 2,418,185
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Riverside County: $280. California average: $808.
Local rules
Updated 2026-05-10 after official-site audit. Department of Environmental Health official site now used as canonical agency site.
What SepticPro has on file for Riverside County
- 15 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Riverside County
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Other California counties
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- Kings County
- Lake County
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- Madera County
- Marin County
- Mariposa County
- Mendocino County
- Merced County
Data checked 2026-05-11. Always confirm requirements with Riverside County Department of Environmental Health before applying.