Are you looking to build a new house in Daviess County? If so, one thing you need to consider is a septic system. Daviess County regulates septic systems according to the "Missouri Laws accompanied by Department of Health and Senior Services Rules Governing On-Site Sewage Systems", or more commonly known as the Green Book.
Owners of single-family residence lots consisting of 3 or more acres are excluded from having to obtain a permit prior to construction of a septic system. Lots of less than 3 acres are required to obtain a permit prior to construction of a septic system.
Permits are available through the Health Department. The cost of a permit is ...
$90 and the permits are good for one year. DON'T DELAY--the process of obtaining a permit is lengthy. It can take as long as 3 months or more for a permit to be issued. If you are building at Lake Viking (where 99% of the permitted systems are installed), you cannot get your building permit until the septic permit has been issued. This has caused frustration for many who are eager to begin construction on a new home, but have to wait a few months on a septic permit.
Please do not wait until the last minute to try to get a septic permit. If you have any questions about septic systems and permits or if you need a septic permit, contact Cori Nichols at the Daviess County Health Department.
More information and forms are available on this website by going to the links page and clicking on On-Site Sewage.
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