Park County: septic rules when you sell
Transfer of Title (OWTS Acceptance Document)
Rules summarized below are drawn from the county's published information and may have changed. Always confirm with the county directly: official Park County source.
Park County requires a septic (OWTS) inspection and a Transfer of Title Acceptance Document before a property served by a septic system is sold or transferred. A NAWT-certified inspector performs the inspection on county-approved forms; if the system passes, the county issues the Acceptance Document, valid until closing or for up to 12 months.
| Inspection at sale | The property owner must have the OWTS inspected to show it is functioning according to design prior to the sale or transfer of title; alternatively the buyer may coordinate the required inspection (Park County OWTS Regulation §4.L). source ↗ |
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| Inspector requirement | Inspectors must be certified by the National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT) or an equivalent program approved by the local public health agency. Applications and inspection reports must be on county-furnished/approved forms. Higher-level treatment systems require inspectors with system-specific training or manufacturer certification. |
| When to apply | Inspection reports (septic tank, mechanical components, and overall system) must have been completed within the previous 12 months; a septic-tank pumping receipt is required. |
| Validity | The Acceptance Document remains valid until the date of real estate closing or for a maximum of 12 months after the inspection date, whichever comes first (renewable once for up to 6 months if the county set a period of 6 months or less). |
| If the system fails | If the system does not meet requirements, the county may issue a Conditional Acceptance Document provided the buyer agrees to obtain a permit and complete all necessary repairs (or connect to a sanitation district) within the county-established timeframe. Leaking tanks must be replaced within 90 days unless otherwise approved. |
| Exemptions | System components that received an inspection from the local public health agency for installation or repairs within the prior 12 months are exempt from the Transfer of Title inspection requirement. |
Details to confirm with the county
We couldn't confirm the following from Park County's official pages. Check these with the county before you rely on them:
- Exact Transfer of Title fee (dollar amount) — not published on any accessible county web page or PDF; the OWTS Regulation does not set a dollar fee and Park directs applicants to the CloudPermit portal / department by phone (719-836-4267). Marked needs_verification for the fee.
- Explicit winter/snow point-of-sale inspection-access rule (the regulation's winter references concern system design, not transfer inspections)
Verified July 2026 · Source: Park County Environmental Health — Transfer of Title (OWTS Regulation §4.L)