Columbia County, OR septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Columbia County, Oregon are permitted by Columbia County Land Development Services under OAR 340-071.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Mixed
- Authorized agent: Columbia County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Oregon state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 52,589
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Columbia County: $621. Oregon average: $621.
Local rules
County operates under state-level OAR 340-071 (Onsite Sewage Disposal). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Columbia County
- 49 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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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Columbia County Land Development Services before applying.