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 / ActivityPermitFormsFee
New Septic System (Residential)
*Includes all required permits & inspections.
Required650
New Septic System (Commercial)
*Includes all required permits & inspections.
Required850
New Septic System (Residential)
*Soil test & Improvement ONLY
Additional $400 required to include system installation.
Required250
New Septic System (Commercial)
*Soil test & Improvement ONLY
Additional $400 required to include system installation.
Required450
Septic System Repair
(Residential OR Commercial)
RequiredNone
Modify Plot Plan
(Residential OR Commercial)
Required100
Septic System Alteration
(Residential OR Commercial)
Required300
Use Existing System
(Residential OR Commercial)
Required100

*Scheduling should be confirmed by the = Environmental Specialist handling the permit.

Septic System Permitting and Inspection Schedule

Permitting and Inspection Schedule
Service / ActivityEnvironmental SpecialistScheduleNotes
Application received for new septic systemNot NotifiedApplications 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 siteNot NotifiedSoil 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 & layoutNot NotifiedEnvironmental Specialist will contact applicant to set an appointment time. 
Improvement Permit Issuance OR DenialNot NotifiedNoneIf 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 IssuanceNot NotifiedNoneAdditional payment of $200.00 is required.
Installation Approval IssuanceNotifiedSeptic 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 IssuanceNotifiedSeptic 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.