Lincoln County, WA septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Lincoln County, Washington are permitted by Lincoln County Health Department under WAC 246-272A.

Septic permit program

Program type: County Health Department
Authorized agent: Lincoln County Health Department
Own septic program: No, uses Washington state rules
Local rules beyond the state: No
Population: 10,876

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Lincoln County: $350. 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 Lincoln 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 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 Washington counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Lincoln County Health Department before applying.