Environmental Health Services
Health Department
Environmental Health Division
700 Fuller Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 632-6900
FAX: (616) 632-6892
Well & Septic Permits
A $50 processing fee applies to all applications cancelled prior to field work.
Online Environmental Health Permit Requests & Evaluations
On-site Sewage Disposal Permits
Required permit for installation of on-site sewage disposal (septic) systems. Permit fee: $215.00, must be paid at time of application (combined fee for both septic and well permits: $355.00). Applications available at Kent County Health Department, Division of Environmental Health, 700 Fuller N.E. Call (616) 632-6900 for more information.
Required permit for installation of on-site water supply (well) systems. Permit fee: $140.00, must be paid at time of application (combined fee for both well and septic permits: $355.00). Applications available at Kent County Health Department, Division of Environmental Health, 700 Fuller N.E. Call (616) 632-6900 for more information.
Inspection and evaluation of private/home well and septic systems, often required before selling a home. Fee: $205.00. Call (616) 632-6900 for more information. Read our Information on Water Supply Evaluations and Lead Analysis.
Program to determine if property is suitable for a particular type of development, and suitable for on-site well and septic systems. Fees: Four divisions or fewer, $250.00 application fee, includes one hour of inspection service, $65.00 for each additional hour. Five or more divisions, $300.00 application fee, includes three hours of inspection services, $65.00 for each additional hour. Call (616) 632-6900 for more information.
