Arizona Reference

Mohave County Septic Rules

Arizona's septic rules are set by the state, but Mohave County administers them — and adds requirements of its own. Here's what applies here.

Last verified: July 2026

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Who administers it

Mohave County Development Services — Environmental Quality / Waste Disposal

Address
700 W. Beale St., Kingman, AZ 86401

Where you file the transfer

Locally, with the county. Fee: $50 — Mohave's own fee, covering the Report of Inspection and Notice of Transfer together. ADEQ's $70 does not apply here.

Permit fees

PermitFee
Residential conventional (review + 2 inspections)$518
Commercial conventional$619
Alternative onsite system$940
Composting toilet (4.03) / vault & haul (4.14)$518
Tank replacement$260
Additional inspection$114
Report of Inspection + Notice of Transfer$50
Installation before permit$407

What's different here

  • Its own ordinances layered on the state program: Ordinance 2006-04 (Alternative System Requirements) and Ordinance 2006-02 (Site Investigator Qualifications)
  • A county-maintained roster of approved site investigators — not just anyone qualifies
  • An Adjusted Soil Absorption Rate Chart for alternative systems
  • Septic sits under Development Services rather than a health department

Other Arizona counties

This is informational guidance, not legal advice. County fee schedules change — confirm current requirements at 928-757-0903.