To contact our after-hours staff for public health threats and emergencies please call our main number (828-682-6118) and follow the instructions.
You deserve an environment free of health hazards. We are dedicated to ensuring clean, safe, and healthy environments within our county. Our environmental health team enforces North Carolina laws and rules to protect the health of our residents and our environments.
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch Daily: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Phone: 828-682-1927
If you have any questions, please call the Environmental Health office at 828-682-1927 or visit us at the Yancey County Health Department, main entrance - first window!
Septic & Well Forms
This septic permit application is for:
New system
Expansion of existing system
Relocation of existing system
Change of use of existing system
Click the "Septic Permit Application" button above to access the application!
This septic permit application is for:
Septic system repair
Click the "Septic Repair Permit Application" button above to access the application!
This septic permit application is for:
Reconnection of an existing system (when proposed facility is in the same footprint as existing/previous facility OR when proposed facility is not in the same footprint as existing/previous facility)
Site modification (such as adding a storage building, pool, etc.)
Click the "Existing System Approval Application" button above to access the application!
This well permit application is for:
New well
Existing well repair
Well abandonment
Replacement or Additional Well
Click the "Well Permit Application" button above to access the application!
Need to request a septic and/or a well permit?
Please use the button below to submit your request!
Provide as much detailed information as possible.
Email completed public records request forms to info@yanceycountync.gov or bring in person to the Yancey County Manager's Office at 110 Town Square, Room 11, Burnsville, NC 28714.
Water Analysis Form
Click the "Water Analysis Application" button above to access the form!
Please contact our office at 828-682-1927 to make sure we are taking applications for water analysis before submitting application.
You may email completed applications to:
Christy Roberts
Environmental Health Processing Assistant
christy.roberts@yanceycountync.gov
Food Establishment Forms
Lodging Establishment Forms
Swimming Pools & Spa Forms
Tattoo Artist & Establishment Forms