Permits

A permit is required to perform work on public sewer infrastructure or for private sewer laterals. 

No property owner or unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter, or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance, or perform any work on a private sewer lateral, without first obtaining a permit from the District.

View the How to Apply tab below to access the sewer permit application form.

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  1. Do I  Need a Permit?
  2. How to Apply
  3. Permit Fees & Capacity Charges
  4. Hiring a Contractor
  5. Public Sewer Extension (PSX)
  6. ADUs

Before performing any work on a private sewer lateral, a sewer permit must be obtained.

Events requiring a Sewer Permit include but are not limited to:

  • Pressure Tests
  • Replacements
  • Repairs & Partial Replacements
  • Clean Outs, Backflow Prevention Devices, etc.
  • New Connections/New Construction/Remodels
  • Public Sewer Extensions
  • Septic-to-Sewer Conversions
  • Abandonment
  • Pool Drains
  • Discharge Permits

To learn how to comply, view our Compliance page by clicking the link.

Your project may qualify for Grant or Loan funding. Learn more about our programs by clicking the link.