Virginia Beach County, VA septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Virginia Beach County, Virginia are permitted by Virginia Department of Health - Virginia Beach under 12 VAC 5-613.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Multi County Health District
  • Authorized agent: Virginia Beach Health District
  • Own septic program: No, uses Virginia state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 459,470

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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 - Virginia Beach. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Virginia counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Virginia Department of Health - Virginia Beach before applying.