Central District Health (CDH)

Septic System Resources

📍 Service Area

Southwest Idaho - 4 Counties (Boise Metro)

Ada County - Pop. ~481,000 (Boise, Meridian, Eagle) • GIS Map →
Boise County - Pop. ~8,000 (Idaho City) • GIS Map →
Elmore County - Pop. ~28,000 (Mountain Home, Glenns Ferry) • GIS Map →
Valley County - Pop. ~11,000 (McCall, Cascade) • GIS Map →

Headquarters: Boise

📋 Quick Facts

Collection Date: November 3, 2025
Document Count: 19 PDFs + 1 DOCX (12 MB)
Most Recent Updates: October 2025
Source: Central District Health

🌟 What Makes This District Unique

Highest Permit Fees

CDH has the highest permit fees in Idaho ($94-$1,505) reflecting urban/suburban development costs in the Boise metro area.

New Lawful Presence Verification

Effective July 1, 2025: Idaho law requires CDH to verify lawful presence for septic onsite, pumper, and installer licenses/permits.

County-Specific Applications

Separate application forms for different counties recognize varying requirements across the district's diverse geography.

Multiple Office Locations

Offices in Boise (Ada/Boise), Mountain Home (Elmore), and McCall (Valley) provide localized service.

📁 Available Documents

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💰 Fee Schedule (Effective July 2025)

Permit Fees

Permit – New: $878
Permit – New (No test hole/Site Visit): $439
Permit – Expansion (no test hole): $439
Permit – Repair (no test hole): $439
Permit – Repair (with test hole): $878
Permit – Central/LSAS (New or Repair): $1,505
Permit – Transfer: $94
Accessory Use Review: $94
Accessory Use Review – Field Visit: $438
Permit – Tank Only: $439
Permit – Vault Privy: $439
Speculative site evaluation: $439
Permit – Additional test holes: $439

📞 Contact Information

Environmental Health Department

Phone: 208-327-7499 Email: EHApps@cdh.idaho.gov

Office Locations

Ada & Boise Counties 707 N. Armstrong Place Boise, ID 83704 Phone: 208-327-7499

Elmore County 520 E. 8th Street N. Mountain Home, ID 83647 Phone: 208-587-6001

Valley County 703 1st St. McCall, ID 83638 Phone: 208-630-8002

📝 Application Submission Methods

Email: Send completed forms to EHApps@cdh.idaho.gov (PDF format only)
In-person: Drop off at any CDH office (front desk)
Mail: Send to appropriate county office

Important: Applications must be completely filled out or they will not be accepted.

Payment Options

In-person/mail: Check or cash accepted
Email applications: Credit or debit card (CDH will contact you for payment)

🗺️ Geographic Context

Central District Health serves Idaho's most populated area:

Urban/suburban focus (Boise metro area)
Diverse geography from valley floor to mountain communities
Rapid growth in Ada County (Boise, Meridian, Eagle)
Rural mountain communities (Valley County - McCall, Cascade)
Military presence (Mountain Home Air Force Base)

🎯 Usage Scenarios

For Homeowners

New Construction: County-specific permit applications
Property Purchase: Speculative site evaluation
Repairs: Appropriate permit based on work scope
Additions: Accessory use application

For Installers

Licensing: Installer permit application with bond
Materials: Approved materials and gravel pits list
Compliance: Onsite sewage disposal rules

For Engineers

Design: Technical brochures for system types
Setbacks: Standard separation distances
Alternative Systems: Aerobic treatment guidance

For Real Estate

Disclosures: Fee schedule for permit transfers
Due Diligence: Speculative site evaluations
Buyer Education: Homeowner's guide

Collection archived November 3, 2025. Always verify current requirements and fees with CDH.

Central District Health (CDH)

Central District Health (CDH)

Septic System Resources

📋 Quick Facts

🌟 What Makes This District Unique

Highest Permit Fees

New Lawful Presence Verification

County-Specific Applications

Multiple Office Locations

📁 Available Documents

Applications

Licensing

Education

Technical

Forms

Regulations

Administrative

💰 Fee Schedule (Effective July 2025)

📞 Contact Information

Environmental Health Department

Office Locations

📝 Application Submission Methods

Payment Options

🗺️ Geographic Context

🎯 Usage Scenarios

For Homeowners

For Installers

For Engineers

For Real Estate

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