Septic System Applications and Requirements

For property located in Cobb County:

Requirements for an On-Site Sewage Management System Repair Permit (Cobb)

For property located in Douglas County:

Requirements for an On-Site Sewage Management System Repair Permit (Douglas)

Construction Permit Application for a New On-Site Sewage Management System

For Property Located in Cobb County:

Site Plan Requirements for New Residential On-Site Sewage Management Systems (Cobb)

For Property Located in Douglas County:

Site Plan Requirements for New Residential On-Site Sewage Management Systems (Douglas)

Subdivision Analysis Application

For a Subdivision Located in Cobb County:

Required Steps for Subdivision Development Approval (Cobb)

For a Subdivision Located in Douglas County:

Required Steps for Subdivision Development Approval (Douglas)

Lot Configuration/Lot Split Analysis Application

For Property Located in Cobb County:

Lot Configuration/Lot Split Requirements (Cobb) (Updated: Please note change to required certification statement)

For Property Located in Douglas County:

Lot configuration/Lot Split Requirements (Douglas)

Construction Permit Application for a New On-Site Sewage Management System

For Property Located in Cobb:

Site Plan Requirements for Commercial On-Site Sewage Management Systems (Cobb) (Updated: Please note new requirement for signature block on engineered site plans – Item #9)

For Property Located in Douglas:

Site Plan Requirements for Commercial On-Site Sewage Management Systems (Douglas)

• Application for Onsite Sewage Contractor
• Company and Contractor Certification Requirements
• Recommended Exam Study Materials:
  • Section A – Rules and Regulations
  • Section D – Pretreatment
  • Section E – Effluent Distribution and Dosing Devices
  • Section F – Dispersal

• Application For Septic Pumper Waste and Removal Permit Contractors
• Company and Contractor Certification Requirements
• Recommended Exam Study Material:
  • Section I – Removal and Disposal

Note:  Before a new Pumper Waste and Removal Permit can be issued, a fully completed Verification of Residency for Public Benefits Application must be submitted to the department by the applicant.

• Application for Pumper Waste Removal and Disposal Permit Portable Sanitation Contractors
• Company and Contractor Certification Requirements
• Recommended Exam Study Material:
  • Rules for Portable Sanitation Contractors

Note:  Before a new Pumper Waste and Removal Permit can be issued, a fully completed Verification of Residency for Public Benefits Application must be submitted to the department by the applicant.

Application for Soil Classifiers

Professional Reference Form for Soil Classifiers

Additional Information for Soil Classifiers

Residential Septic Systems

• Subdivision Lot or Residential Lot Site Review:  $110
• Residential Site Re-review:  $85
• Residential Inspection/Permit:  $250
• Residential Repair or Modification Review/Permit/Inspection:  $170
• Residential Minor Repair (non-field line):  $85
• Residential Pool Served by On-Site Sewage System Review:  $150
• Residential Pool When On-Site Sewage System Requires Relocation (Includes On-Site Sewage Repair Fee and Review):  $170

Commercial Septic Systems

• Commercial Lot Site Review:  $280
• Commercial Site Re-review:  $110
• Commercial Inspection/Permit ≤1500 sq. ft. or 2000 gpd:  $365
• Commercial Inspection/Permit >1500 sq. ft. or 2000 gpd:  $560
• Commercial Repair or Modification Review/Permit/Inspection:  $280

Lot Splits   

• Single lot split (two lots):  $240
• Additional splits (per split):  $110

Other Onsite Sewage Management Fees

• Existing System Evaluation – Visual/No Permit Issued (for loan letters, remodels, change in building use, etc.):  $150
• Septic Pumper Inspection:  $100 + $50 per truck
• Contractor Certification Exam per Module: $50