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Traverse City · Grand Traverse County · Michigan

Septic in Traverse City, MI

Traverse City also touches Leelanau County. In Grand Traverse County, a sale evaluation is required when a dwelling stands within 300 feet of surface water, under a regulation effective Jan 1, 2026.

Residents
15,491
Homes built before 1980
71.3%
Median home value
$367,600

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

Written by the SepticMatch editorial teamLast reviewed Oct 19, 2026

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Grand Traverse 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 that applies within 300 feet of water.

Who permits septic systems
Grand Traverse County Health Department, Environmental Health
Inspection at sale
Required
Permit steps
Online permit portal (EPIC GT); a tax parcel map viewer helps check the 300-foot rule.

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