Stark County, ND septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Mixed
  • Authorized agent: Stark County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses North Dakota state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 33,646

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark County

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

Other North Dakota counties

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