Carteret County, NC septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Carteret County, North Carolina are permitted by Carteret County Health Department under 15A NCAC 18A .1900.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Carteret County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses North Carolina state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 67,686

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Carteret County: $323. North Carolina average: $330.

Local rules

County operates under state-level 15A NCAC 18A .1900 (Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Carteret County

  • 13 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 Carteret County

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

Other North Carolina counties

Data checked 2026-05-11. Always confirm requirements with Carteret County Health Department before applying.