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Health Fee Schedule

Residential Septic Permit Fee (New or Renovation) · $300
Non-Residential Septic Permit Fee (New or Renovation) · $400
Holding Tank Permit Fee · $300
Septic Permit for System Installed Prior to Permitting or Approval Fee · $600
Includes any system in which construction has been started.
Septic Component Replacement Permit Fee · $50
Includes replacement of distribution box only. Does not require onsite inspection.
Private Well Permit Fee · $300
New Septic Installer Exam Fee · $500
New Septic Installer License Fee · $150
Licensed Septic Installer Annual Renewal Fee · $50
Connecting to an Existing Septic System Permit Fee · $300
Site Assessment/Evaluation without Permit Fee · $200
Includes all site evaluations for private well and septic, new builds/site planning, and existing renovations when a permit has not yet been applied for.
Time of Transfer Inspection · $500
(without arranging commercial septic cleaner)
Time of Transfer Inspection · $600
(with arrangement of commercial septic cleaner)
Soil Analysis Fee · $400
Radon Test Kit Fee · $20
Radon Test Kit Installation Fee · $15
Jackson County Courthouse 201 W. Platt St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060
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Closed Holidays
Department Hours May Vary