Walton County, GA septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Walton County, Georgia are permitted by Walton County Health Department under Georgia Rules and Regulations Chapter 511-3-1.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Walton County Board of Health
  • Own septic program: No, uses Georgia state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 96,673

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Walton County: $337. 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 Walton County

  • 29 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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Other Georgia counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Walton County Health Department before applying.