Richland County, MT septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Richland County, Montana are permitted by Richland County Environmental Health under ARM 17.36.9 (Circular DEQ-4).
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Richland County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Montana state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 11,491
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Richland County: $175. Montana average: $206.
Local rules
County operates under state-level ARM 17.36.101 through 17.36.952. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Richland County
- 7 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 Richland County Environmental Health before applying.