Denver County, CO septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Denver County, Colorado are permitted by Denver Department of Public Health and Environment under 5 CCR 1002-43 (Regulation No. 43).
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Denver County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Colorado state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 715,522
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Denver County: $412. Colorado average: $331.
Local rules
County operates under state-level CDPHE Regulation 43 (5 CCR 1003-6). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Denver County
- 2 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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Data checked 2026-05-17. Always confirm requirements with Denver Department of Public Health and Environment before applying.