Bergen County, NJ septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Bergen County, New Jersey are permitted by Bergen County Department of Health Services under N.J.A.C. 7:9A.

Septic permit program

Program type: County Health Department
Authorized agent: Bergen County Health Department
Own septic program: No, uses New Jersey state rules
Local rules beyond the state: No
Population: 955,732

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Bergen County: $250. New Jersey average: $242.

Local rules

County operates under state-level NJAC 7:9A. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Bergen County

22 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 Bergen County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Bergen County Department of Health Services. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other New Jersey counties

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