Updated Environmental Health Fee Schedule and Perc Test Application Process Starts July 1st
LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 5, 2025)—The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) announces changes to its Environmental Health fee schedule effective July 1, 2025. A schedule of approved fees is available at smchd.org or upon request to the SMCHD Division of Environmental Health at smchd.env@maryland.gov.
Additionally, the process for applying and paying for perc testing will be transferred to SMCHD, effective July 1, 2025. Currently, all perc test applications and fees are submitted to the St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use and Growth Management for processing. Updated perc test applications and processing information will be available on the SMCHD website on July 1, 2025.
Questions regarding the Environmental Health fee schedule or the updated perc test application process can be directed to the SMCHD Division of Environmental Health at smchd.env@maryland.gov or 301-475-4321.
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