Cumberland County, VA septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Cumberland County, Virginia are permitted by Virginia Department of Health - Cumberland under 12 VAC 5-613.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Multi County Health District
- Authorized agent: Piedmont Health District
- Own septic program: No, uses Virginia state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 9,675
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Cumberland County: $570. Virginia average: $570.
Local rules
County operates under state-level 12 VAC 5-610 (Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Cumberland County
- 14 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 Cumberland County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Virginia Department of Health - Cumberland. See how SepticPro site plans work.
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Virginia Department of Health - Cumberland before applying.