Cayuga County, NY · Cayuga County
Application to Install a New Septic System
Property owners use this application to request Cayuga County Health Department review of plans for a new septic system.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Cayuga County · Cayuga County, Cayuga County, New York
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- cayugacounty.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
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What this form is
This application requests Cayuga County Health Department review of plans for a septic system serving the property listed on the form. It asks for owner, property, engineer, and contractor details, along with system information and authorization for a site review. A $150 review fee must accompany the application; there is no fee for resubmittals of previously approved but expired plans.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for review of plans to install a new septic system in Cayuga County need to complete and sign this application.
How to submit it
Send the application to the Cayuga County Health Department, 8 Dill St, Auburn, NY 13021, or email it to [email protected]. Include the $150 review fee, payable to the department; expired-plan resubmittals have no fee.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the property owner without a notary; the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Cayuga County application to install a new septic system.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the requested owner, property, engineer, contractor, and septic system information.
- 3
Gather the Plans and Fee
Include plans prepared by a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect and the $150 review fee, unless this is an eligible resubmittal.
- 4
Submit to the County
Send the application to the Cayuga County Health Department by mail or email using the contact details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the septic system application?
- No. The property owner signs and dates this application without a notary. The form does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the septic system application?
- Send it to the Cayuga County Health Department at 8 Dill St, Auburn, NY 13021, or email it to [email protected]. Include the $150 review fee unless it is an eligible expired-plan resubmittal.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for owner and property details, engineer and contractor information, bedroom count, disposal and water supply details, and authorization for a site review.
- What plans are reviewed with this application?
- The form says plans prepared by a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect will be reviewed for compliance with New York State Department of Health standards.