Hennepin County, MN septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Hennepin County, Minnesota are permitted by Hennepin County Environmental Health under Minnesota Rules Chapters 7080-7083.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Hennepin County Environmental Services
- Own septic program: No, uses Minnesota state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 1,281,565
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Hennepin County: $25. Minnesota average: $25.
Local rules
County operates under state-level Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080-7083 (SSTS). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Hennepin County
- 1 permit fee 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 Hennepin County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Hennepin County Environmental Health. See how SepticPro site plans work.
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Hennepin County Environmental Health before applying.