Douglas County, CO septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Douglas County, Colorado are permitted by Douglas County Health Department under 5 CCR 1002-43 (Regulation No. 43).
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Douglas County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Colorado state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: Yes
- Population: 357,978
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Douglas County: $234. Colorado average: $331.
Local rules
Updated 2026-05-10 after official-site audit. Septic systems program page confirmed as canonical public contact/records page.
What SepticPro has on file for Douglas County
- 11 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 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Douglas County Health Department before applying.