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Hawaii Septic Records & Permits

Search septic permits, as-built drawings and pumping reports filed with county environmental health departments across Hawaii. Each record links to the county’s official document.

State agency: Hawaii State Department of Health (HDOH) - Wastewater Branch Governing rule: Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 11 Chapter 62 & Act 125 (SLH 2017)
5 Counties in Hawaii
4 With instant permit search
50 ft Required well setback
23,911 Verified permits online

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4 with instant search • 5 counties total
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Hawaii County LIVE DATABASE
Hawaii State Department of Health - Wastewater Branch (Hilo & Kona Offices)
Instant Search (12,437)
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Honolulu County LIVE DATABASE
Hawaii State Department of Health - Wastewater Branch (Oahu Main Office)
Instant Search (3,232)
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Kauai County LIVE DATABASE
Hawaii State Department of Health - Wastewater Branch (Kauai District Office)
Instant Search (3,837)
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Maui County LIVE DATABASE
Hawaii State Department of Health - Wastewater Branch (Maui District Office)
Instant Search (4,405)
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Counties Available by Public Records Request / Portal

1 county
County Records Availability Action
Kalawao County Hawaii State Department of Health - Kalaupapa Settlement Administration
Digital Records
Permits

Hawaii Septic Rules & Setback Standards

All subsurface sewage disposal systems in Hawaii are governed by Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 11 Chapter 62 & Act 125 (SLH 2017). Authorized systems must maintain strict minimum horizontal clearance:

Private Drinking Well
50 feet min.
Property Line
10 feet min.
House Foundation
10 feet min.
Water Body / Stream
50 feet min.