Monroe County, NY septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Monroe County, New York are permitted by Monroe County Department of Public Health under 10 NYCRR Appendix 75-A.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Monroe County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses New York state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 759,443
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Monroe County: $220. New York average: $309.
Local rules
Participates in NYS Septic System Replacement Fund. Has local Sanitary Code for Private Sewage Disposal Systems.
What SepticPro has on file for Monroe County
- 16 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 Monroe County
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Monroe County Department of Public Health before applying.