Onsite Wastewater Treatment

Steps to Obtain a Septic Permit:

1. Visit the Soil Analysis page to select a registered professional engineer or soil consultant to conduct a soil analysis or perc test, and obtain a copy of the final report. IMPORTANT!: The soil report or perc test report is REQUIRED to be submitted with your Septic Permit Application. Septic Permit Applications cannot be completed without one of these two reports.
2. The site must have a 911 address. If you do not have one, contact the County Engineers office or apply for an address with an Entrance Permit Application.
3. Complete the Septic Permit Application
   • Upload your soil report or perc test report to the application.
   • Pay the application fee.
   • Upload any addtional documents to the application.
   • Select a Jackson County Licensed Septic Installer listed within the application.
   • Allow up to two weeks for your application to be processed.

Existing Septic Systems

Read our policy and procedures for connecting an existing septic system to a new dwelling. Please note that when using an existing system, you must still apply for a permit and have a Time of Transfer Inspection.

Policy to Use Existing System

Registered Installers