Richmond County, NC septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Richmond County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses North Carolina state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 42,946

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Richmond County: $300. 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 Richmond 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 Richmond County

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Other North Carolina counties

Data checked 2026-05-15. Always confirm requirements with Richmond County Health Department before applying.