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Nelson County, VA Septic Records & Permits

Search septic permits, as-built drawings and pumping reports filed with Nelson County Environmental Health Department. Each record links to the county’s original public document.

FIPS code: 51125 Records access: Online & Digital Search Verified: October 2026
2,047 Properties with records
Yes As-built drawings on file
50 ft Mandatory well setback
Online How the county shares copies

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Property Status Documents on file Record File
7-A-49 Afton Afton · Parcel 7-A-49
Installed Installed 2026
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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11J-J-F9 Nellysford Nellysford · Parcel 11J-J-F9
Installed Installed 2026
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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23-A-16 Faber Faber · Parcel 23-A-16
Installed Installed 2026
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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24-A-20 Faber Faber · Parcel 24-A-20
Installed Installed 2026
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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97-2-2B Gladstone Gladstone · Parcel 97-2-2B
Installed Installed 2026
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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70-A-17M Shipman Shipman · Parcel 70-A-17M
Installed Installed 2026
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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70-4-12 Shipman Shipman · Parcel 70-4-12
Installed Installed 2026
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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33-9-9 Faber Faber · Parcel 33-9-9
Installed Installed 2026
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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2-12-2 Afton Afton · Parcel 2-12-2
Installed Installed 2026
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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68-A-113 Shipman Shipman · Parcel 68-A-113
Installed Installed 2026
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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75-2-5F Arrington Arrington · Parcel 75-2-5F
Issued Installed 2025
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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36-A-20A Faber Faber · Parcel 36-A-20A
Issued Installed 2025
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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42-A-55 Roseland Roseland · Parcel 42-A-55
Installed Installed 2025
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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61-A-33H Schuyler Schuyler · Parcel 61-A-33H
Installed Installed 2025
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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32-A-8E Nellysford Nellysford · Parcel 32-A-8E
Installed Installed 2025
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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65-A-26E Roseland Roseland · Parcel 65-A-26E
Installed Installed 2025
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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92-A-11 Amherst Amherst · Parcel 92-A-11
Installed Installed 2025
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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67-A-48 Lovingston Lovingston · Parcel 67-A-48
Installed Installed 2025
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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66-2-1E Arrington Arrington · Parcel 66-2-1E
Installed Installed 2025
Permit Record
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12-12-13 Afton Afton · Parcel 12-12-13
Installed Installed 2025
Permit Record
Drawing in archive
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How to get a copy of your septic record in Nelson County

1
Identify your property markers

Septic records are filed under the parcel identification number (APN) or original subdivision lot number rather than resident names. Obtain your parcel ID from your property tax statement or county deed.

2
Check the official repository

Nelson County files are accessible online via the official document portal: Open Official Viewer.

3
Request an as-built drawing and inspection card

Ensure you request the as-built construction diagram, which shows exact footages from house corners to the septic tank lid, distribution box, and lateral absorption trenches.

Nelson County Setback Standards & Costs

Drinking Well Setback 50 feet min. Mandatory separation between private potable wells and tank/drainfield.
Property Line Clearance 10 feet min. Minimum distance from all property boundary fences and survey lines.
Average Pumping Cost $325 – $650 Standard 1,000-gallon cleanout by licensed local pumper.