Septic System Fee Schedule
Septic System Fee Schedule
The septic system fee schedule lists the fees as well as permitting requirements associated to services.
| Fee Schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Service / Activity | Permit | Forms | Fee |
| New Septic System (Residential) *Includes all required permits & inspections. | Required | 650 | |
| New Septic System (Commercial) *Includes all required permits & inspections. | Required | 850 | |
| New Septic System (Residential) *Soil test & Improvement ONLY Additional $400 required to include system installation. | Required | 250 | |
| New Septic System (Commercial) *Soil test & Improvement ONLY Additional $400 required to include system installation. | Required | 450 | |
| Septic System Repair (Residential OR Commercial) | Required | None | |
| Modify Plot Plan (Residential OR Commercial) | Required | 100 | |
| Septic System Alteration (Residential OR Commercial) | Required | 300 | |
| Use Existing System AND/OR Well (Residential OR Commercial) | Required | 100 | |
*Scheduling should be confirmed by the = Environmental Specialist handling the permit.
Septic System Permitting and Inspection Schedule
| Permitting and Inspection Schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Service / Activity | Environmental Specialist | Schedule | Notes |
| Application received for new septic system | Not Notified | Applications can be submitted during regularly scheduled Mecklenburg County work days from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. | $250.00 Residential / $450.00 Commercial) Must be submitted with application. |
| Soil Scientist performs soil evaluation at site | Not Notified | Soil evaluations will be performed in the order that applications are received. | Applicant must properly identify building location(s) and have property lines clearly marked prior to the soil evaluation being conducted. |
| Site visit by Environmental Specialist to determine system type & layout | Not Notified | Environmental Specialist will contact applicant to set an appointment time. | |
| Improvement Permit Issuance OR Denial | Not Notified | None | If an Improvement Permit can not be issued the ES will advise the applicant of options that may be available for permitting the site. |
| Construction Authorization Issuance | Not Notified | None | Additional payment of $200.00 is required. |
| Installation Approval Issuance | Notified | Septic system contractor must contact Environmental Specialist prior to installing the system. | Environmental Specialist will issue the Installation Approval at the site to the septic system contractor. |
| Operation Permit Issuance | Notified | Septic system contractor must contact Environmental Specialist to schedule a final inspection prior to covering the system. | Additional payment of $200.00 is required before the Operation Permit can be issued and a Certificate of Occupancy can be obtained. |