Sullivan County, NY septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Sullivan County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses New York state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 78,624

Permit fee comparison

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

Local rules

NYSDOH field office co-located at Sullivan County Public Health Office handles septic permits. Open Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM.

What SepticPro has on file for Sullivan 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 Sullivan County

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

Other New York counties

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