Lincoln County, TN septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Lincoln County, Tennessee are permitted by Lincoln County Health Department under Tennessee Rules Chapter 0400-48-01.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Mixed
- Authorized agent: Lincoln County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Tennessee state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 35,319
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Lincoln County Health Department. See how SepticPro site plans work.
Other Tennessee counties
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Lincoln County Health Department before applying.