Claiborne County, TN septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Claiborne County, Tennessee are permitted by Claiborne County Health Department under Tennessee Rules Chapter 0400-48-01.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Mixed
  • Authorized agent: Claiborne County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Tennessee state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 32,043

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Claiborne 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 Claiborne 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 Claiborne County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Claiborne County Health Department. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Tennessee counties

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