Septic and Onsite Wastewater Program

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Monday, Feb. 21, 2022: Closed for Presidents’ Day

Development Direct
Clackamas County’s new one-stop digital development services hub.

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All Development Engineering permits, including: Site Development Right of Way Utility permits All Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical permits that require a plan review Visit Development Direct	Trade contractor Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical permits that do not require a plan review Basic homeowner Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical permits that do not require a plan review Septic permits Land Use permits Visit How-To Apply for a Permit

Use Development Direct for...

Use the How To Apply for a Permit page for...

All Development Engineering permits, including:
- Site Development
- Right of Way
- Utility permits
All Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical permits that require a plan review

Visit Development Direct

Trade contractor Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical permits that do not require a plan review
Basic homeowner Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical permits that do not require a plan review
Septic permits
Land Use permits

Visit How-To Apply for a Permit

We regulate the installation, repair, and maintenance of septic systems on homes and businesses not served by community sewer systems.

Septic and onsite wastewater treatment systems must be designed, installed, and maintained to protect:

the groundwater aquifer and surface waters from pathogen and nitrogen contamination
public health by properly treating and disposing of disease-causing human waste

Instructions & Forms for Online Permit Submittals

50111

Resources

DEQ Certified Maintenance Providers and Installers Lists

EPA SepticSmart

Homeowner's Guide to Evaluating Service Contracts

On-Site System Installers and Pumpers Database

Section 504 Home Repair Loans and Grants

Septic and Onsite Wastewater Program

General

Soil onsite evaluations

Connection/reconnection

Change in use/increased flow

Failing/malfunctioning septic systems

Construction permits

Hardships

Other forms

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

Resources

SHORTCUTS

ELECTED OFFICIALS

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