Howell · Livingston County · Michigan

Septic in Howell, MI

Howell is in Livingston County, which says in writing that it has no point-of-sale program and does not inspect wells or septic systems when a property changes ownership.

Residents: 10,074
Homes built before 1980: 52.3%
Median home value: $240,700

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

Written by the SepticMatch editorial teamLast reviewed Oct 19, 2026

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Livingston County sets the septic rules

Septic permits, sale inspections and installer rules are set by the county health department, not by the city. A county that says in writing it has no point-of-sale program.

Who permits septic systems: Livingston County Health Department, Environmental Health Division, 2300 E Grand River Ave, Howell
Inspection at sale: The county says it has no such rule
Permit steps: Approved soil evaluation first (two borings 50 feet apart, 8 feet or more deep, MISS DIG ticket), then the permit within 3 to 5 business days; inspections requested through an online scheduler; permit valid 1 year.

See the Livingston County septic rules

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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

Fees - Livingston County Environmental Health Read Oct 19, 2026.
Livingston County Sanitary Code (PDF) Read Oct 19, 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates (tables B01003, B25034, B25077) Read Oct 19, 2026.
Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency: Michigan Population by County, 1990-2024 (Census data) Read Oct 19, 2026.