Septic Statute Resources

Virginia Septic Statute

https://rvar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Septic-Statute-Revised.pdf

VAR Overview of July 1^st Changes to Septic Inspections

https://virginiarealtors.org/2025/05/20/new-septic-inspection-legislation-coming-july-1st/

VAR Video: Minimum Requirements for Septic Inspections as of July 1^st

https://virginiarealtors.org/law-ethics/legal-resource-library/legal-videos/septic-inspections/

(Approximately 9 minutes)

DPOR License Lookup

Check to see if the septic inspector you use has one of the three licenses required to conduct septic inspections as of July 1, 2025:

• Onsite sewage system operator
• Onsite sewage system installer
• Onsite soil evaluator

Instructions to Request a Septic Operating Permit from Virginia Department of Health

Information on how to make a request, including time frame for response, costs, etc.

Submit Request for Septic Operating Permit

https://vdh.nextrequest.com

Questions about revisions to the Virginia Septic Statute?

https://virginiarealtors.org/law-ethics/legal-hotline/

You will need your NRDS # to access the VAR Legal Hotline. Simply type in your question, then one of VAR’s attorneys will call you with a response. Your broker will receive a copy of your question.

Rev. 6/18/2025