Pickens County, GA septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Pickens County, Georgia are permitted by Pickens County Health Department under Georgia Rules and Regulations Chapter 511-3-1.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Pickens County Board of Health
- Own septic program: No, uses Georgia state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 33,216
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Pickens County: $273. Georgia average: $243.
Local rules
County operates under state-level Georgia Dept. of Public Health Rules Chapter 511-3-1. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Pickens County
- 30 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 Pickens County Health Department before applying.