Ottawa County, OH septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Ottawa County, Ohio are permitted by Ottawa County Health Department under OAC 3701-29.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Ottawa County General Health District
- Own septic program: No, uses Ohio state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 40,364
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Ottawa County: $55. Ohio average: $144.
Local rules
County operates under state-level OAC Chapter 3701-29 (Sewage Treatment Systems). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Ottawa County
- 2 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 Ottawa County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Ottawa County Health Department. See how SepticPro site plans work.
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Ottawa County Health Department before applying.