Suffolk County, MA septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Suffolk County, Massachusetts are permitted by Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) - Environmental Health under 310 CMR 15.000 (Title 5).

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Mixed
  • Authorized agent: Suffolk County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Massachusetts state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 797,936

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Suffolk County: $236. 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 Suffolk 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Suffolk County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) - Environmental Health. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Massachusetts counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) - Environmental Health before applying.