How to Apply for Septic and/or Well Permit
- A property that is not served by public sewer or a public water system requires permitting by the Virginia Department of Health. The property owner or agent must obtain a permit to construct a sewage disposal system and private well before the county will issue a building permit. A construction permit authorizes the installation of an Onsite Sewage Disposal System and/or well of a specific design and location. This permit expires 18 months after issuance. Well/Septic Application
- Beginning August 11, 2019, all well/septic applications should be submitted with supporting work from a private sector consultant who is properly licensed through DPOR. The OSE/PE will use standard forms provided by VDH. These forms are available HERE. Applicants should ensure the OSE/PE uses the most recent, up-to-date forms to prevent a delay in processing their application. Other forms related to onsite services are available HERE. Only owners that submit a petition for services and meet the criteria will be eligible to receive evaluation and design services from the Virginia Department of Health. Owners must submit a petition for services and meet: means testing requirements OR a hardship outlined in the Virginia Department of Health’s Hardship Guidelines GMP-2019-01-Hardship-Guidelines
- Click HERE to learn more about Financial Hardship/Funding Opportunities.