Guilford, NY · Chenango County
Septic Permit Application
Property owners, builders, or sewage disposal contractors use this application to seek approval for a sewage disposal system in the Town of Guilford.
What this form is
The application requests a permit to construct a sewage disposal system serving a described property. It asks for owner, property, contractor, building, soil, septic tank, and absorption treatment information. Include a sketch showing the dwelling, property boundaries, system, absorption facilities, nearby water supplies, and other pertinent details; the form states that a $25 fee accompanies the application.
Who needs it
An owner, builder, sewage disposal firm, or contractor applying to construct a sewage disposal system for a property in the Town of Guilford needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and $25 fee to the Town Clerk. Call the septic inspector (Code Enforcement Officer) to set a soil percolation test date; the form lists Tom Parkhurst at 895-6168.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Septic Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested owner, property, contractor, building, soil, septic tank, and absorption treatment information.
- 3
Prepare The Sketch
Attach a sketch showing the dwelling, property boundaries, system, absorption facilities, nearby water supplies, and other pertinent details.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the application with the $25 fee to the Town Clerk, then call the septic inspector to set a soil percolation test date.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Septic Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- Who can sign the septic permit application?
- The form identifies the owner, builder, sewage disposal firm, or contractor as the signer. It requests the applicant's signature and title.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a sketch showing the dwelling and property boundaries in relation to the system, absorption facilities, nearby water supplies, and other pertinent details. The form also says a $25 fee accompanies the application.
- How do I submit the Septic Permit Application?
- Submit the application and $25 fee to the Town Clerk. Call the septic inspector to set a soil percolation test date; the form lists Tom Parkhurst at 895-6168.