Bear Lake County, ID septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Bear Lake County, Idaho are permitted by Southeastern Idaho Public Health under IDAPA 58.01.03.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Multi County Health District
  • Authorized agent: Bear Lake County County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Idaho state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 6,372

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Bear Lake County: $898. Idaho average: $417.

Local rules

County operates under state-level IDAPA 58.01.03. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Bear Lake County

  • 5 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Bear Lake County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Southeastern Idaho Public Health. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Idaho counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Southeastern Idaho Public Health before applying.