Mecklenburg County, NC septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina are permitted by Mecklenburg County Public Health under 15A NCAC 18A .1900.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Mecklenburg County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses North Carolina state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 1,115,482
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Mecklenburg County: $293. 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 Mecklenburg County
- 14 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 Mecklenburg County Public Health before applying.