Richland County, IL septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Richland County, Illinois are permitted by Richland County Health Office under 77 Ill. Admin. Code Part 905.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Richland County County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Illinois state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 15,813

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Richland County: $175. Illinois average: $183.

Local rules

County operates under state-level 77 Ill. Admin. Code Part 905 (Private Sewage Disposal Code). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Richland County

  • 13 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 Illinois counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Richland County Health Office before applying.