Connect to Sewer

Property owners in Kitsap County are required to use a licensed contractor to connect to sewer. All fees must be paid prior to connection.

The following information is a guide for connecting a building to the Kitsap County sewer system. Regulations and requirements are in place to protect the health and environment of property owners, utility customers, and the general public.

Sewer Connection Requirements
Licensed Contractor	Property owners are required to use one of the Kitsap County's licensed side sewer contractors. The contractors have passed a written exam with the Sewer Utility Division to become licensed and are therefore, knowledgeable with the County's regulations and requirements.
Sewer Fees and Permits	Fees must be paid prior to connecting. The fees include some or all of the following: Newcomer Assessment Fee, Developer Payback Fee, Saddle & Tap Fee, Building Side Sewer Permit Fee, Lien Release Fee, Right-of-Way (ROW) Permit Fee.
Right-of-Way (ROW) permit	A Right-of-Way (ROW) permit is required if any part of the side sewer piping is installed in the roadway or within the road right-of-way of Kitsap County Roads.
Individual Pump Systems (IPS)	When a building cannot meet the requirements to gravity into the County sewer system, then a property owner may have the option to install an individual pump system (IPS). An IPS requires an operation and maintenance agreement included in the submittal.
Pre-Application and General Requirements	A summary of fees and construction requirements per Kitsap County Code provided as a reference to developers.

Definitions:

Side Sewer: The portion of the lateral sewer pipe that runs from the connection at the sewer main to the property line.
Building Sewer: The continuation of the lateral sewer pipe that runs from the property line to the connection to the building.

Regulations/Standards Governing the Sewer Utility: