Manistee County, MI septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Manistee County, Michigan are permitted by District Health Department #10 under Michigan Criteria for Subsurface Sewage Disposal (R 325.1651 et seq.).

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Manistee County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Michigan state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: Yes
  • Population: 25,032

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Manistee County: $325. 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 Manistee 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Manistee County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for District Health Department #10. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Michigan counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with District Health Department #10 before applying.