Accessible text version of Proposed 2027 Hocking County Health Department Fees (PDF). Hocking County Health Department, 350 St Rt 664N, Logan, OH 43138, 740-385-3030.

PROPOSED 2027 HOCKING COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FEES

The public hearing for the establishment of the proposed 2027 fees is scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Health Department located at 350 SR 664, Logan. Late fees and penalties apply as set forth by the Ohio Revised and Administrative Codes and local rules. There is a $25.00 Returned Check and $10.00 Refund/Withdraw fee.

PROPOSED CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW (in this text version, proposed changes are marked as highlighted text)

ADMINISTRATIVE

Item	Fee
Copies of Documents	10¢ per page

CAMP-PARK

Item	Fee
≤50 sites = 425.00 + state fee 110.00	535.00
>50 sites = 425.00 + state fee 110.00 + (3.00 for each site over 50)
Temporary Campground ≤50 sites	120.00
Temporary Campground > 50 sites = 120.00 + (1.00 for each site over 50)
Resident & Day Camp Permit	150.00
Penalty Fee for Late Renewal	25% of permit fee

ENVIRONMENTAL

Item	Fee
ANIMALS submitted for testing not included in the Ohio Department of Health free testing program for local health departments	Cost Plus Shipping
Residential Building Placement Permit	55.00
R1-Transient Rental BPP	105.00
Commercial & Group U BBP	155.00
LHCSR #37 Rooming House	min. 25.00 + 2.50/unit
Mass Gathering	150.00
Penalty Fee for Constructing/Placing Home Prior to Permit Issuance	500.00
Second Offense	1000.00
Three or More Offenses in Same Year	2000.00
Property Inspection w/water test	225.00 + lab fee
Without Water Test	155.00
Property Split/Sub-Division Lot Approval	150.00
Reinspection Fee for Property Inspection, Sewage or Water System, and Water Sample Collection	50.00
Site Evaluation	150.00
Special/Day Care Inspection	50.00
Soil Evaluation for Hocking Resident Primary Residence Only	350.00
Variance Annual Inspection	50.00
Variance Request	125.00
Penalty for building not in accordance with issued BPP	2,000.00

FOOD SERVICE

Item	Fee
Level 1 < 25,000 sq ft & Micromarkets	257.00 + state fee
Level 2 < 25,000 sq ft	283.00 + state fee
Level 3 < 25,000 sq ft	500.00 + state fee
Level 4 < 25,000 sq ft	622.00 + state fee
Level 1 > 25,000 sq ft	350.00 + state fee
Level 2 > 25,000 sq ft	367.00 + state fee
Level 3 > 25,000 sq ft	1178.00 + state fee
Level 4 > 25,000 sq ft	1245.00 + state fee
Facility Review	50% of Local License Fee
High Risk Mobile	200.00 + state fee
Low Risk Mobile	100.00+state fee
Temporary Commercial (event)	100.00
Temporary Non-Commercial (event)	50.00
Vending	25.75 + state fee
Penalty Fee for Late License Renewal	25% of local license fee
Level 1 Certification Food Training for Out-of-County Employees (5 person min.)	35.00/person
Level 2 Food Safety Certification Test	$40.00/person + exam cost (min. 2 people/test)

NURSING

Item	Fee
Flu shots (Regular & High Dose)*	County Residents-Cost of Vaccine Non-County Residents- Cost of Vaccine + 10.00
Pregnancy test for county residents	3.00
Pregnancy test for non-county resident	5.00
PPD/TB testing (non-county residents)	10.00/test
PPD/TB testing retests due to non-return (county or non-county residents	10.00
Private Immunizations	Cost of Vaccine
ODH/VFC Immunization Administration Fee (non county residents)	15.00 first injection /5.00 for each additional with 30.00 maximum

PLUMBING

Item	Fee
Examination Application (nonrefundable)	35.00
Backflow Certification Report Submittal	25.00
Backflow Preventer Installation Permit	50.00
Plumbing prior to permit issuance	50% of permit fee for first offense then 100% of permit for 2 nd offense and thereafter.

Residential

Item	Fee
Permit Application and Inspection	75.00
Per fixture fee	15.00
Permit Extension One Year	50.00
Re-inspection/Special Inspection	50.00
Water Conditioner Permit	50.00

Residential R-1 Transient Rentals

Item	Fee
Permit Application and Inspection	125.00
Per fixture fee	20.00
Re-inspection/Special Inspection	50.00

Plan Review - Per Fixture

Item	Fee
2-20	40.00
21-40	60.00
41-60	80.00
61-100	100.00
101+	150.00

Commercial & Group U

Item	Fee
Plumbing Permit Processing	225.00
Per Fixture	25.00
Plan Evaluation	200.00
Reinspection	75.00

Plumbing Registration

Item	Fee
Plumbing Contractor	125.00¹
Water Conditioner Installer	50.00²
Backflow Technician	50.00³
Journeyman Plumber	75.00
Apprentice	35.00
Penalty fee for Plumbing Without Registration	150.00 + Registration Fee
Penalty fee for intentionally falsifying application information	50% of total permit fee (first offense)
Penalty fee for intentionally falsifying application information	75% of total permit fee & registration revocation (subsequent offenses)

¹ Requires $20,000 bond, proof of general liability insurance, and copy of state license.

² Requires $20,000 bond and proof of general liability insurance.

³ Requires Ohio Backflow Tester Certification & current calibration of test equipment.

POOLS/SPAS

Item	Fee
Public Pool	475.00 + state fee 80.00 = 555.00
Public Spa	289.00 + state fee 80.00 = 369.00
Special Use Pool	469.00 + state fee 80.00 = 549.00
Additional Pools/Spas at same site	145.00 + state fee 55.00 = 200.00
Penalty Fee for Late Renewal	25% of permit fee

SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS (STS)

Item	Fee
Abandoned STS/GWRS Approval	25.00
Contractor CEU Training at HCHD	$50.00
Effluent Sample Collection	70.00 + lab fee
Holding Tank Installation Permit	50.00
New/Replacement HSTS, SFOSTS < 500 gpd & GWRS Installation Permit	588.00 + state fee 74.00 = 662.00
New/Replacement HSTS, SFOSTS ≥ 500 gpd & GWRS Installation Permit	803.00 + state fee 74.00 = 877.00
STS/GWRS Alteration Permit	340.00 + state fee 35.00 = 375.00
STS/GWRS Operation Permit	55.00
STS/GWRS Operation Permit Renewal Inspection	80.00
STS/GWRS Operation Permit Renewal w/inspection report from Registered Service Provider	55.00
STS/GWRS Plan Review	50.00
Sewer Lateral&STS/GWRS Abandonment Permit	125.00
Penalty for Installing/Altering w/out Permit or failure to remit Operation Permit or Annual Inspection Fee	25% of permit + permit fee

Registration

Item	Fee
Septage Hauler (includes one truck)	135.00
Each Additional Truck	55.00
STS Installer Registration	135.00
STS Supplier & Service Provider	135.00
Annual Septage Disposal Site Approval	80.00
Penalty Fee for Installing, Hauling, or Servicing w/out registration	25% of Fee + Registration Fee

STS - Includes HSTS & SFOSTS

HSTS - Household STS

SFOSTS - Small Flow On-Site STS

GWRS - Grey Water Recycling System

BBP – Building Placement Permit

TATTOO/BODY PIERCING OPERATIONS

Item	Fee
Annual Body Piercing Operation Permit	230.00
Annual Tattoo Operation Permit	230.00
Annual Tattoo & Body Piercing Operation Permit	315.00
Tattoo and/or Body Piercing Operation Plan Review	75.00
Temporary Tattoo and/or Body Piercing Operation Permit	100.00
Penalty Fee for Operating Without Permit	25% of permit + permit fee

VITAL STATISTICS

Item	Fee
Certified Birth Certificate	25.00
Certified Death Certificate	25.00
Burial Permits	10.00
Funeral Home Reissuance Fee	3.00

PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS (PWS)

Item	Fee
Alteration, Single Including Test Well	190.00
Alteration, Non-Single Including Test Well	224.00
Alteration Disconnection (Includes Backflow Preventer Installation Permit)	100.00
Conversion of Unapproved Well Into a Single PWS 380.00 + state fee 74.00 + ODNR fee 20.00	474.00
Conversion of Unapproved Well Into Non-Single PWS 431.00 + state fee 74.00 + ODNR fee 20.00	525.00
Pond	668.00 + state fee 74.00 = 742.00
PWS Contractor Inspection	50.00
Single Cistern, Hauled Water Tank, or Spring	345.00 + state fee 74.00 = 419.00
Single Well	345.00 + state fee 74.00 + ODNR fee 20.00 = 439.00
Non-Single Well	387.00 + state fee 74.00 + ODNR fee 20.00 = 481.00
Non-Single Cistern, Hauled Water Tank, or Spring	374.00 + state fee 74.00 = 448.00
Sealing/Decommissioning Single/Non-Single	25.00
Temporary Hauled Water Storage Tank	80.00
Test Well	214.00 + state fee 74.00 + ODNR fee 20.00 = 308.00
Water Hauler With One Vehicle	75.00
Water Hauler Additional Vehicle	25.00
Water Test	70.00 + lab fee
Additional Water Tests at Same Visit	lab fee
Water Sample Filing Processing of Results Per OAC 3701-28-03 (DD)	20.00
Penalty for Constructing, Altering, or Conversion of a PWS Without a Permit or Hauling Water Prior to Registration	25% of permit/registration fee
Supplying/Hauling Water From Unapproved Source to a PWS	350.00