Mercer County, KY septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Mercer County, Kentucky are permitted by Mercer County Health Department under 902 KAR 10:085.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Mercer County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Kentucky state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 22,641
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Mercer County: $100. Kentucky average: $100.
Local rules
County operates under state-level 902 KAR 10:085. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Mercer 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 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Mercer County Health Department before applying.