Summit County, UT septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Summit County, Utah are permitted by Summit County Health Department, Environmental Health Division under UAC R317-4.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Summit County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Utah state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 42,357

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Summit County: $25. Utah average: $25.

Local rules

County operates under state-level Utah Admin. Code R317-4. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Summit 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Summit County

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

Other Utah counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Summit County Health Department, Environmental Health Division before applying.