Albany County, NY septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Albany County, New York are permitted by Albany County Department of Health under 10 NYCRR Appendix 75-A.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Albany County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses New York state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 314,848
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Albany County: $300. New York average: $309.
Local rules
Has Septic System Replacement Program (grants up to $10,000 for systems within 250 feet of designated waterbodies that are in failure or reasonably likely to fail).
What SepticPro has on file for Albany County
- 1 permit fee 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 Albany County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Albany County Department of Health. See how SepticPro site plans work.
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Albany County Department of Health before applying.