Environmental Health

Environmental Health is a Division of the Department of Public Health

Our goal is to prevent the spread of disease and promote personal safety through proper sanitation, safe food, clean water, proper disposal of waste, and environmental education.

Septic and Well Applications 

Septic and well permits can be applied for online through the Citizen Portal. Please see the "Forms and Fees Schedule" page for more information on permitting fees.

How to Register for the Citizen Portal

Creating a Permit Application

Complaints

Environmental Health investigates septic and food/lodging complaints received from the public. Please note that all information received by this office, except for reports containing medical information, are public records and can be reviewed by anyone making a request to view the record.​ ​Environmental Health does not have authority​ ​to investigate bed bug or mold complaints except for in regulated facilities. 

To file a septic nuisance complaint, please download and complete the Nuisance Complaint Form. Please note, a signature is required from the complainant for a septic investigation to occur. You may submit the form in-person or by mail to the address below, fax to (828) 697-4523 or e-mail to HCDPH_EnvHealth@hendersoncountync.gov.  

Henderson County Environmental Health
1200 Spartanburg Hwy., Suite 100
Hendersonville, NC 28792

To file a food/lodging complaint, you may do so in writing or by phone. 

Customer Satisfaction

We are interested in receiving feedback on our services. If you have interacted with Henderson County Environmental Health, please assist us by filling out our customer satisfaction survey.