Luzerne County, PA septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania are permitted by Luzerne County Planning Commission under 25 PA Code Chapter 73.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Municipality-Based
  • Authorized agent: Luzerne County Conservation District
  • Own septic program: No, uses Pennsylvania state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 325,594

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Luzerne County: $250. Pennsylvania average: $393.

Local rules

County operates under state-level 25 Pa. Code Chapter 73 (Standards for Onlot Sewage Treatment Facilities). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Luzerne 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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Other Pennsylvania counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Luzerne County Planning Commission before applying.