Ellis County, KS septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Ellis County, Kansas are permitted by Ellis County Health Department under K.A.R. 28-5-1 to 28-5-9.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Ellis County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Kansas state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 28,934
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Ellis County: $60. Kansas average: $163.
Local rules
County operates under state-level K.A.R. 28-5. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Ellis County
- 1 permit fee 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 Ellis County
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Ellis County Health Department before applying.