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1. How to submit septic plans?

• Drop off in person - permit, soils, plan, and a check for payment or
• Email Plymouth Public Health a copy of the  permit, soils, plan, and copy of the check as PDF and mail all originals to: 
  • Town of Plymouth - Health Department 
    26 Court St. 
    Plymouth, MA 02360
  • Or you may pay at the City Hall Systems website.

2. How to pick up septic permits?

• There is a $100 fee to pick up permits. This pays for the final inspection and backfill.
• Permits can be picked up in person or by using our online payment system.
• If paying online, you must upload the Permit Pick-Up Acknowledgement and Payment form (PDF) so we will know the address of the subject property.
  • The permit will then be emailed to you for a digital signature once the payment is received.
• If you prefer to mail a check, please make it payable to the Town of Plymouth and mail to: 26 Court Street Plymouth, MA 02360 Attn: Health Department
  • You must include a copy of the Permit Pick-Up Acknowledgement and Payment form (PDF) with your payment.
  • The permit will be emailed to you for a digital signature once the payment is received.
• The installer must email Plymouth Public Healththeir requests for further instructions

3. How to schedule perc tests?

Complete the perc test application (PDF) and mail, drop it off in person, or upload to the online payment system.  For mail and drop-off, include a check for $350 for the fee, payable to the Town of Plymouth. If paying online, you can upload the application there. Once received, we will call to schedule a date and time. 

4. What about final inspections?

• As-Builts can be dropped off in person or email Karen Keane or email Dana Burke.
• Also, you will need to obtain a copy of the As-Built from the engineer to have on site for the inspection.
• Please include the best number to reach you at and we will contact you to schedule an inspection. (Inspections will not be scheduled until we have received an As-Built)
• Please allow for at least 24-hours notice.

5. How to submit Title 5 Inspection reports?

• Drop off in person or mail to: Plymouth Public Health 26 Court Street Plymouth, MA 02360.
  • Include a check for $50 made payable to the Town of Plymouth or submit and pay online at the City Hall Systems website

6. Where can I see a copy of the fee schedule?

Fee Schedule (PDF)

7. Where can I request septic information?

All requests should still be made through our Public Records page.