Fees

New septic systems, or improvements to an existing septic system are reviewed and approved by the Public Health Department prior to the issuance of a permit. (Wastewater (On-site Septic) Program fees)

Fee waivers

In accordance with 27.02.020 of the King County Code, fee waivers are granted at the discretion of the Department of Local Services, Permitting Division Director and are limited to criteria summarized as follows:

• if fees collected are for service not performed
• if fees duplicate another fee or charge for a service for which a fee has already been collected
• if fees are based on a professional error or unnecessary review by a Department of Local Services, Permitting Division employee
• if a customer has incurred additional expenses due to a process error by a Department of Local Services, Permitting Division staff
• if fees are assessed to replace, repair, abate or demolish a structure due to property damage caused by a natural disaster.
• for Homeless Encampments, Fee Waiver, Homeless Encampments Declaration
• for residential seismic retrofits

Procedures for filing a fee waiver request are detailed on the Fee Waiver / Adjustment Of Fees Authorization form.

Quality service to our customers is very important to the Department of Local Services, Permitting Division. If you are unable to find the fee information you are looking for, call 206-296-6600 or email DPERWebInquiries@kingcounty.gov.