Washoe County, NV septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Washoe County, Nevada are permitted by Northern Nevada Public Health Environmental Health Services under NAC 444.750-444.8396.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Washoe County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Nevada state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 486,492
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Washoe 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 Washoe 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 Washoe County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Northern Nevada Public Health Environmental Health Services. See how SepticPro site plans work.
Other Nevada counties
Data checked 2026-05-12. Always confirm requirements with Northern Nevada Public Health Environmental Health Services before applying.