Charlevoix County, MI septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Charlevoix County, Michigan are permitted by Health Department of Northwest Michigan under Michigan Criteria for Subsurface Sewage Disposal (R 325.1651 et seq.).

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Charlevoix County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Michigan state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: Yes
  • Population: 26,054

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Charlevoix County: $300. Michigan average: $335.

Local rules

County operates under state-level MCL 333.12751-12771 (Part 127). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Charlevoix County

  • 38 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 Charlevoix County

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Other Michigan counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Health Department of Northwest Michigan before applying.