Septic Repair

How to Apply

• Applicants must submit for a septic repair (repair permit) in person at the Frederick County Health Department/Environmental Health Services.
• The fee for the permit can be found on the Fee Schedule.
  • This fee can be paid in cash, check made payable to Frederick County Health Department or Visa/Mastercard. 
• Information pertaining to the property must be supplied at the time of application, including, but not limited to:
  • Name of owner/applicant
  • Mailing address
  • Address of property
  • Name of subdivision and lot number (if applicable)
• It is also necessary for the applicant to choose a licensed Frederick County septic installer to perform the repair.
  • A property owner may perform their own repair; however, prior to doing so a Septic Release form must be signed with the Health Department.
• Applicant must have their contracted septic system installer contact the Health Department to have a Sanitarian meet them at the site.
• At the time of the site visit, the Sanitarian will conduct any necessary soil evaluation and percolation testing and determine the appropriate means of repairing the septic system. A backhoe is required for the excavation.
• Once the repair has been completed, but before it is covered, the installer must contact the Sanitarian for a final inspection.
• When the final inspection is completed, a certificate is issued to the property owner that verifies the repair was done to the satisfaction of the Health Department.