Hunterdon County, NJ septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Hunterdon County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses New Jersey state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 128,947

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Hunterdon County: $103. 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 Hunterdon County

  • 10 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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Other New Jersey counties

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