McHenry County, ND septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in McHenry County, North Dakota are permitted by First District Health Unit under NDAC 62-03.1-03.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Mixed
  • Authorized agent: McHenry County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses North Dakota state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 5,345

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in McHenry County: $55. North Dakota average: $55.

Local rules

County operates under state-level NDCC 23.1-04 and NDAC 33-33. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for McHenry County

  • 5 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 McHenry County

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

Other North Dakota counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with First District Health Unit before applying.