Barnstable County, MA septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Barnstable County, Massachusetts are permitted by Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment under 310 CMR 15.000 (Title 5).

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Mixed
  • Authorized agent: Barnstable County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Massachusetts state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 228,996

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Barnstable County: $234. Massachusetts average: $231.

Local rules

County operates under state-level 310 CMR 15.00 (Title 5). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Barnstable County

  • 23 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 Massachusetts counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment before applying.