Cherokee County, OK septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Cherokee County, Oklahoma are permitted by Cherokee County Health Department under OAC 252:641.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: Cherokee County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Oklahoma state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 47,078

Local rules

County operates under state-level OAC 252:641 (Individual and Small Public Sewage Disposal Systems). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Cherokee County

  • 11 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 Oklahoma counties

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