Onondaga County, NY septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Onondaga County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses New York state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 476,516

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Onondaga County: $213. New York average: $309.

Local rules

None known beyond state baseline

What SepticPro has on file for Onondaga County

  • 6 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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Other New York counties

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