Clark County, WA septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Clark County, Washington are permitted by Clark County Public Health under WAC 246-272A.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Clark County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Washington state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 503,311
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Clark County: $750. Washington average: $566.
Local rules
County operates under state-level WAC 246-272A (On-Site Sewage Systems). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Clark County
- 25 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 Clark County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Clark County Public Health. See how SepticPro site plans work.
Other Washington counties
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- King County
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- Mason County
- Okanogan County
- Pacific County
Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Clark County Public Health before applying.