Kings County, NY septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Kings County, New York are permitted by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene under 10 NYCRR Appendix 75-A.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Kings County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses New York state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 2,736,074

Permit fee comparison

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

Local rules

County operates under state-level 10 NYCRR Appendix 75-A. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Kings 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 Kings County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other New York counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene before applying.