Cape May County, NJ septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Cape May County, New Jersey are permitted by Cape May County Department of Health under N.J.A.C. 7:9A.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Cape May County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses New Jersey state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 95,263
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Cape May County: $111. 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 Cape May County
- 7 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 Cape May County
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Other New Jersey counties
Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Cape May County Department of Health before applying.