Portage County, WI septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Portage County, Wisconsin are permitted by Portage County Planning and Zoning under Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 383.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Mixed
  • Authorized agent: Portage County County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Wisconsin state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 70,377

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Portage County: $97. Wisconsin average: $97.

Local rules

County operates under state-level SPS 383 (Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Portage County

  • 6 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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Other Wisconsin counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Portage County Planning and Zoning before applying.