Lawrence County Environmental Health
Services: Please note...most permits are available by mail, with most forms available on this website. Please call 812-275-3234 with questions or to have a form emailed directly to you.
- Septic Permit
- Septic Installer License
- Food Permit (Temporary food permit applications must be in office 3 days before the event to avoid a late fee). (Annual food permits expire 12/31 of the year obtained and must be renewed by 1/31 to avoid a late fee).
- Restaurant Plan Review (new or remodel)
- Restaurant & Environmental Complaints
- Swimming Pool Permit (Public/Semi-public)
- Tattoo Establishment permit
- Tattoo/Body Piercing Artist License
- Educational information and news about rabies, ticks, bedbugs and head lice
Searching for environmental information about a property (complaints, inspection reports, etc.)? Please download, fill out and submit a .
The Environmental Health Division of the Lawrence County Health Department consists of the following programs:
Wastewater Sanitation Program
The staff of the Environmental Health Division is responsible for inspecting septic systems and assisting individuals with plan designs for septic systems as well as approving the application for septic system installation. They also investigate complaints regarding the presence of wastewater or other unsanitary conditions. to learn all of the steps you need to complete to obtain a septic permit.
Contact the health department directly for a current list of certified installers.
Other forms you will need:
All septic installers must be certified, according to Lawrence County Ordinance.
Contact the health department directly for a current list of certified installers.
Food Protection Program
The staff of the Environmental Health Division is responsible for inspection of:
- Restaurants and grocery stores
- Temporary and mobile food units
- School and camp food services
These inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with the Indiana State Food Code. They also provide food handling education courses and investigate complaint reports.
Forms:
Animal & Vector
The Lawrence County Health Department sponsors the annual Rabies Clinic. We are also responsible for the investigation of animal bite reports and provide information on the control of various insects and animals.
To learn more about vector-borne diseases, visit the Center for Disease Control's .
To learn about bed bugs, visit the Center for Disease Control's
The Environmental Health Division is also responsible for investigating written (see forms) complaints regarding housing issues outside city limits and tattoo/body piercing facilities.
Environmental Health Fees:
Food Service/Retail Food Permit-Permanent Establishments
- 1-6 employees
- $90 issued 1/1 - 6/30; $60 (new owner) issued 7/1 - 12/31
- 7-13 employees
- $120 issued 1/1 - 6/30; $80 (new owner) issued 7/1 - 12/31
- 14-20 employees
- $150 issued 1/1 - 6/30; $100 (new owner) issued 7/1 - 12/31
- 20+ employees
- $180 issued 1/1 - 6/30; $120 (new owner) issued 7/1 - 12/31
- *Mobile
- $60
- **Seasonal
- $60 (full time, consecutive months , but less than 6 months operational)
- ***Replace/Amend Permit
- $10
- Penalty for failure to obtain Food Service Permit
- $100 per establishment
- Temporary Food Permit No permit issued or money taken at event Money order or cashier's check only. SASE for permit to be sent by mail.
- Applications with payment not received 3 days prior to event are subject to $100 late fee, per event.
- Septic System Permit (new or repair), Non-commercial
- $75
- Septic System Permit (new or repair), Commercial
- $100
- Tattoo/Body Piercing Artist/Temporary Artist License Temporary Artist License must be signed by supervising licensed artist
- $50.00
- Tattoo/Body Piercing (permanent or temporary establishment)
- $500
