Holland · Ottawa County · Michigan

Septic in Holland, MI

Holland spans Ottawa and Allegan counties. In Ottawa County an evaluation is unlawful to skip at sale ($347 for sewage only), while Allegan County's regulations name no sale rule, though its health department evaluates systems on request.

Residents: 34,266
Homes built before 1980: 63.6%
Median home value: $235,800

Census figures: ACS 2023 five-year estimates (B01003, B25034, B25077).

Written by the SepticMatch editorial teamLast reviewed Oct 19, 2026

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Ottawa County sets the septic rules

Septic permits, sale inspections and installer rules are set by the county health department, not by the city. A sale rule with a rush option and a $250 penalty.

Who permits septic systems: Ottawa County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, Holland
Inspection at sale: Required
Permit steps: Permit required for new and repair systems; the site must meet the code; permits expire after 24 months; the installer notifies the department for the final inspection before anything is covered and the health officer responds within two working days.

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Holland also touches Allegan County.

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Sewage backing up right now? Send an emergency request

Stop running water, keep people and pets away from the backup, and call your local health department. EPA's advice for a backup into the house is to avoid contact, keep the area unused until it is completely dry for at least 24 hours, and disinfect with 90 percent water and 10 percent household bleach. Then use the form and tick Backup, right now.

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Sources on this page

Environmental Health Fees | Ottawa County, MI Read Oct 19, 2026.
Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency: Michigan Population by County, 1990-2024 (Census data) Read Oct 19, 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates (tables B01003, B25034, B25077) Read Oct 19, 2026.
Allegan County Water and Sewage Regulations (PDF) Read Oct 19, 2026.
Allegan County Health Department: Application for Evaluation of Existing On Site Systems (PDF) Read Oct 19, 2026. One caveat: the amounts are from a form dated 2018, so they may have changed. Ask the Environmental Health Division for the current fee.
Well & Septic Permit Applications | Ottawa County, MI Read Oct 19, 2026.
County of Ottawa Environmental Health Regulations (PDF) Read Oct 19, 2026.