Delano · Kern County · California

Septic in Delano, CA

Delano is in Kern County, and that page sets out the county's septic rules for any address that isn't on public sewer. California lets a city, a county or a special district act as the local agency for septic systems, so if you're unsure who issues your permit, ask the city first and the county second.

Residents: 50,835
Homes built before 1980: 42.7%
Median home value: $270,300

The resident, housing-age and home-value figures come from the Census Bureau's ACS 2023 five-year estimates (B01003, B25034, B25077).

Written by SepticMatch's editorial teamLast reviewed Oct 23, 2026

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Kern County sets the septic rules

The city doesn't issue septic permits or set the sale-inspection and installer rules, because the county health department handles all three. Kern County septic installation permits last one year and can't be transferred..

Who permits septic systems: Kern County Public Health Services Department, Environmental Health; its Land and Waste programs include Septic Systems and Septic and Grease Pumpers.
Inspection at sale: No rule found in the county's published code
Permit steps: An installation permit is required before constructing, altering or replacing a system (8.62.100); no building permit issues without Environmental Health approval (8.62.090). Site evaluation (8.62.170) and plans (8.62.180) are required, with fees set by Board of Supervisors resolution (8.62.130). Permits are valid one year (8.62.110) and non-transferable (8.62.120). Sewer connection is required within 200 feet (8.62.070). O&M guidelines go from the designer or installer to Environmental Health and the owner before final approval (8.62.190).

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