Black Hawk County, IA septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Black Hawk County, Iowa are permitted by Black Hawk County Health Department under 567 IAC Chapter 69.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Black Hawk County County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Iowa state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 131,144
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Black Hawk County: $217. Iowa average: $217.
Local rules
County operates under state-level Iowa Admin. Code 567, Chapter 69. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Black Hawk County
- 3 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 2026-05-11. Always confirm requirements with Black Hawk County Health Department before applying.