Septic permits and fees in Randolph County, North Carolina
A septic system permit in Randolph County costs $450. The county sets that fee in its own schedule. Randolph County Environmental Health issues the permit. A property line needs 10 feet of clearance. Randolph County Public Health · checked 2026-09-23
$450
Septic system permit
checked 2026-09-23
10 feet
From a property line
checked 2026-09-23
Which septic permit applies in Randolph County?
The septic system permit, and it starts with the site evaluation. The permit follows a passing evaluation. The building permit follows the septic permit.
The rule does not require a percolation test.
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services — On-Site Water Protection · checked 2026-09-23
What are the current septic fees in Randolph County?
$450 for a septic system permit, on the county's own fee schedule.
Applies to for a New Wastewater Improvement Permit of 481 to 1,000 gallons.
In effect from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
| New Wastewater Improvement Permits (0 - 480 gal) | $300 | a system of 0 to 480 gallons a day |
|---|---|---|
| New Wastewater Improvement Permits (481-1000 gal) | $450 | a system of 481 to 1,000 gallons a day |
| New Wastewater Improvement Permits (1001-2000 gal) | $600 | a system of 1,001 to 2,000 gallons a day |
| New Wastewater Improvement Permits (2001-3000 gal) | $900 | a system of 2,001 to 3,000 gallons a day |
| New Wastewater Improvement Permits (3001+ gal) | $1,125 | a system of more than 3,000 gallons a day |
Randolph County Public Health · checked 2026-09-23
What state law fixes for every North Carolina system
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10 feet from any property line
The county measures it from the nearest part of the wastewater system.
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services — On-Site Water Protection · checked 2026-09-23
What Randolph County requires that the state does not
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Randolph County requires a Zoning Permit first.
Planning and Zoning issues this permit first. Environmental Health issues the septic permit after.
Randolph County Government · checked 2026-09-23
Where do you file the application with Randolph County Environmental Health?
Randolph County Environmental Health, 204 E. Academy St., Asheboro, NC 27203, (336) 318-6262.
Randolph County Government · checked 2026-09-23
The steps, in the county's order
- The applicant applies for a site evaluation.
- An Environmental Health Specialist evaluates the soil and the site.
- The county issues an Improvement Permit when the site meets every rule.
- The applicant applies for a Construction Authorization.
- The applicant pays the required fee before the county issues the Construction Authorization.
- The owner installs the septic system under the Construction Authorization.
- An Environmental Health Specialist inspects the finished system for compliance.
- The county issues an Operation Permit when the system passes inspection.
Randolph County Government · checked 2026-09-23
How do you get a copy of your septic permit record in Randolph County?
Ask Randolph County Environmental Health for the permit record for the property. Call (336) 318-6262 or start at its website.
Randolph County Government · checked 2026-09-23
Sources
Each figure on this page has a government source and a checked-on date.
Verify before you act. Septic rules are set locally and they change. Check anything here before you spend money on it. Call the Randolph County Environmental Health, on (336) 318-6262.