Humboldt County, NV septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Humboldt County, Nevada are permitted by Humboldt County Environmental Health under NAC 444.750-444.8396.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Humboldt County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Nevada state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 17,285

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Humboldt County: $439. Nevada average: $439.

Local rules

County operates under state-level NAC 444.750-444.840. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Humboldt County

  • 9 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 Humboldt County

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

Other Nevada counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Humboldt County Environmental Health before applying.