Osceola County, IA septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Osceola County, Iowa are permitted by Osceola County Public Health under 567 IAC Chapter 69.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Osceola County County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Iowa state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 6,192

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Osceola 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 Osceola 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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Other Iowa counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Osceola County Public Health before applying.