Clay County, TN septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Mixed
  • Authorized agent: Clay County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Tennessee state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 7,581

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Clay 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 Clay 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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Other Tennessee counties

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