Forsyth County, NC septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Forsyth County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses North Carolina state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 382,590

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Forsyth County: $235. 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 Forsyth County

  • 31 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 Forsyth County

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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Forsyth County Department of Public Health before applying.