Portage County, OH septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Portage County, Ohio are permitted by Portage County Health District under OAC 3701-29.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Portage County General Health District
  • Own septic program: No, uses Ohio state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 161,791

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage County

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

Other Ohio counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Portage County Health District before applying.