Blount County, TN septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Blount County, Tennessee are permitted by Blount County Health Department under Tennessee Rules Chapter 0400-48-01.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Mixed
- Authorized agent: Blount County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Tennessee state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 135,280
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Blount County: $256. Tennessee average: $256.
Local rules
County operates under state-level Tennessee Rule 0400-48-01 (Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Blount County
- 8 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 Blount County
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Blount County Health Department before applying.