Transfer of Property Septic Inspection
Purpose
In accordance with the Arizona Administrative Code's Arizona State Aquifer Protection Permit (APP) Rules and Pima County Code Title 7, any person selling or otherwise transferring ownership of a property served by an on-site wastewater treatment facility must retain a qualified Inspector to inspect the facility within six months before the property transfer. An inspector must meet the qualification requirements of Arizona Administrative Code R18-9-A316, including the inspector training requirements as recognized by ADEQ.
Qualified Inspectors
An inspector retained by the person transferring the property shall meet all applicable requirements of Pima County Code § 7.21.050 and Arizona Administrative Code R18-9-A316, including:
- A working knowledge of the type of onsite facility being inspected and the inspection process;
- Educational training approved by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ); and
- Applicable categorical professional licensure or registration. ADEQ currently recognizes inspector training provided by the National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT). NAWT maintains a searchable database of persons who hold a current training certificate.
Instructions
- The qualified inspector shall complete the Report of Inspection form approved by the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) and submit the completed Report of Inspection to the person transferring the property. If there is more than one (1) on-site wastewater treatment facility on the property, the qualified inspector shall complete a Report of Inspection form for each facility. Qualified inspectors are required to completely and accurately complete the form to the best of their knowledge.
- Before the transfer/closing date, the person transferring the property (seller) shall provide to the person to whom the property is being transferred (buyer) the completed Report of Inspection form and any other documents in the person’s possession relating to permitting, operation and maintenance of the on-site wastewater treatment facility.
- Prior to the transfer of ownership, submit the Report of Inspection using the Pima County Land Permitting Customer Portal (select the box that says Commercial Site Development, Subdivisions, Addressing, Septic Transfers & Related Instruments and choose Create an Application). Once created, the applicant will receive an email informing them that the $50.00 fee has been invoiced and is ready to be paid. The email will include instructions on how to remit payment. You may also email the Report of Inspection to
. If you choose this option, you will receive an invoice via email on how to remit payment.
- Within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date of the property transfer, the transferee shall complete and submit a Notice of Transfer form for each system to the Pima County Development Services Department. The form can be emailed to or hand-delivered or mailed to the DSD office at 201 N. Stone Ave., 1st Floor, Tucson, AZ 85701. Pima County does not require a $50.00 fee for the Notice of Transfer submittal. Please do not include any form of payment with this submittal.