Ventura County, CA septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Ventura County, California are permitted by Ventura County Environmental Health Division under California Water Quality Control Policy for OWTS (Resolution No. 2012-0032).

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Ventura County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses California state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 843,843

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Ventura County: $745. California average: $808.

Local rules

County operates under state-level California OWTS Policy (Water Code §13290-13291.7). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Ventura County

  • 12 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 Ventura County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Ventura County Environmental Health Division. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other California counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Ventura County Environmental Health Division before applying.