Richland County, WI septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Richland County, Wisconsin are permitted by Richland County Zoning Department under Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 383.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Mixed
  • Authorized agent: Richland County County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Wisconsin state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 17,304

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Richland 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 Richland 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Richland County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Richland County Zoning Department. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Wisconsin counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Richland County Zoning Department before applying.