Greene County, NY septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Greene County, New York are permitted by Greene County Public Health Department under 10 NYCRR Appendix 75-A.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Greene County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses New York state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 47,931

Permit fee comparison

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

Local rules

Partial-service county for environmental health - septic handled by NYSDOH Oneonta District Office at (607) 432-3911.

What SepticPro has on file for Greene 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 Greene County

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

Other New York counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Greene County Public Health Department before applying.