Genesee County, NY septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Genesee County, New York are permitted by Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) under 10 NYCRR Appendix 75-A.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Genesee County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses New York state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 58,388

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Genesee County: $300. New York average: $309.

Local rules

Combined health department with Orleans County (GO Health).

What SepticPro has on file for Genesee 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 Genesee County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health). See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other New York counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) before applying.