Washington County - On-Site Sewage Disposal System Regulations - Exemptions

HB 1444 allows Washington County Health Department to grant exemptions from certain septic system regulations to owners of qualifying residential properties. It applies only to properties in rural or agricultural zones with existing conventional septic systems as of June 1, 2026, if compliance would be financially or physically impossible due to unique property characteristics. Property owners must submit an application with a licensed professional’s report proving undue burden, and exemptions are limited to the named owner for up to three years (renewable). The exemption does not transfer with property ownership and expires upon sale or after three years.