Saginaw County, MI septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Saginaw County, Michigan are permitted by Saginaw County Department of Public Health under Michigan Criteria for Subsurface Sewage Disposal (R 325.1651 et seq.).
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Saginaw County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Michigan state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: Yes
- Population: 190,124
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Saginaw County: $459. 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 Saginaw County
- 63 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 Saginaw County Department of Public Health before applying.