We regulate the installation, repair, and maintenance of septic systems for homes and businesses not served by community sewer systems.
NOTICE: Development Direct and our permitting system will be offline from:
4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9 until 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14
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Our one-stop digital development services hub.
Use Development Direct to apply for...
- All Development Engineering permits, including:
- Development Permits
- Entrance Permits (Driveway)
- Right of Way Permits
- Utility Permits
- All Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical permits that require a plan review
- Licensed contractor Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical permits that do not require a plan review
- All Septic projects (except operation and maintenance reports)
Instructions to submit using Development Direct
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The following permits DO NOT require submission through Development Direct…
- Basic Homeowner Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical permits on your own residence or home-based business that do not require plan review
- Planning/Land Use permits
To learn more and apply for these permits
Visit How To Apply for a Permit
Forms
Septic and Onsite Wastewater Forms
Looking for forms? These forms are the most commonly used ones for septic and onsite wastewater projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources
- Authorization Notice
- Clackamas Maps
- Community Training Online Application Slide Deck
- Deck Setback Guidance
- Financial Assistance
- Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants (US Department of Agriculture)
- Septic System Assistance (Clackamas River Water)
- Craft3 Loan Program
- Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Program (Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District)
- Groundwater Interceptor
- Guide for Septic Tank Replacement (Minor Repair)
- Homeowner's Guide to Evaluating Service Contracts
- Installer and Maintenance Provider Certification
- Minimum Separation Distances
- On-Site System Installers and Pumpers Database
- Septic & Onsite Wastewater Systems Fee Schedule Program Fee
- Septic Installation Plot Plan Requirements
- Septic System Recommended Standards and Guidelines
- Septic Systems (Decentralized/Onsite Systems)
- Soil Evaluation Plot Plan Requirements
- Soil Site Evaluation
- Septic System Installed Materials List
- Stakeout Procedure
- Water Well Information and Abandonment