Sierra County, NM septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Sierra County, New Mexico are permitted by NMED Liquid Waste Program under 20.7.3 NMAC.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: Sierra County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses New Mexico state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 11,576

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Sierra County: $275. New Mexico average: $275.

Local rules

County operates under state-level 20.7.3 NMAC (Liquid Waste Disposal). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Sierra County

  • 13 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 Sierra County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for NMED Liquid Waste Program. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other New Mexico counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with NMED Liquid Waste Program before applying.