Beaufort County, SC septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Beaufort County, South Carolina are permitted by DHEC - Beaufort County under S.C. Code Regs. 61-56.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Regional Office
- Authorized agent: Beaufort County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses South Carolina state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 187,117
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Beaufort County: $150. South Carolina average: $150.
Local rules
Septic permitting remains under SCDES/BEHS authority, but Beaufort County's SAMP and Chapter 98 may impose additional local requirements related to lot density and wastewater management. Contact BEHS Beaufort office or Beaufort County Code Enforcement at (843) 255-2141 for clarification on any local requirements beyond R.61-56.
What SepticPro has on file for Beaufort 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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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with DHEC - Beaufort County before applying.