The EQC adopted rule amendments in July 2020 to increase water quality fees. New fees will be on invoices starting July 1, 2021, to cover costs associated with implementing the permitting program and delivering services to regulated entities.
The fee increase was a total of 21% which will be implemented in two phases. Phase one was effective August 1, 2020 and equals a total of 13%, that is 3% authorized by statute (ORS 468B.051) and 10% to support new program positions authorized in the 2019-2021 Legislatively Adopted Budget. The second phase becomes effective on July 1, 2021 and is for 8% that also supports new program positions authorized in the 2019-2021 Legislatively Adopted Budget. Please note that the fees from the following permits were excluded from the 13% and 21% increase as noted below:
UIC Fees authorized by Rule
WPCF 2401 and 2402
700PM fees authorized by Oregon Revised Statute 468B.118
MS4 annual permit fees – excluded from the 18%, but not the 3% allowable by statute.
Fee tables
Individual and General NPDES and WPCF Permits:
Oregon Administrative Rule 340-045-0075 Tables 70A-H
Onsite Septic System Permits:
Oregon Administrative Rule 340-071-0140 Tables 1-8 and 9A-9F
To learn about future fee increases,
please sign-up for text or email updates about the Water Quality Division online and select Water Quality Fees and other topics related to DEQ Water Quality.
In light of COVID-19 related economic uncertainty and potential hardships for some entities subject to the proposed fee increases, DEQ will identify relief options under consideration, including availability of installment plans. Pursuant to OAR 340-045-0070(2)(c), entities experiencing a demonstrated severe economic hardship may seek annual payment deferral options (installments) from DEQ.
For additional questions contact us at
WQInvoicing@deq.state.or.us
NPDES Individual Domestic Permits
New permits application forms
Use DEQ’s domestic permit application checklist to review your application package for completeness prior to submitting to DEQ.
Fee range
- Please see Table 70C for application and annual fees.
- Population, pretreatment, technical activities and other fees may apply.
Permit renewals application forms
Use DEQ’s domestic permit application checklist to review your application package for completeness prior to submitting to DEQ.
Fee range
- No fees required at time of renewal.
WPCF Individual Domestic Permits
New permits application forms
Fee range
- Please see Table 70C for application and annual fees.
- Population, pretreatment, technical activities and other fees may apply.
Permit renewals application forms
Fee range
- No fees required at time of renewal.
Permit/Discharge Type
Industrial wastewater discharges to surface waters; some stormwater discharges to surface waters not otherwise covered by NPDES general permit.
New permits application forms
- LUCS
- EPA Form 1
and one of the following:
- EPA Form 2D
(new industrial process wastewater or any mixture of process wastewater, non-process wastewater and/or stormwater)
- EPA Form 2E
(non-process wastewater only)
- EPA Form 2F
(industrial stormwater only - not otherwise covered by a general permit)
- EPA Form 2B
(aquatic animal production)
Use DEQ’s Industrial Permit Application Checklist to review your application package for completeness prior to submitting to DEQ.
Fee range
Permit renewals application forms- LUCS (if major changes have been made at the facility or site)
- Renewal
and one of the following:
- EPA Form 2C
(existing industrial process wastewater or any mixture of process wastewater, non-process wastewater and/or stormwater)
- EPA Form 2E
(non-process wastewater only)
- EPA Form 2F
(industrial stormwater only - not otherwise covered by a general permit)
- EPA Form 2B
(aquatic animal production)
Use DEQ’s
Industrial Permit Application Checklist to review your application package for completeness prior to submitting to DEQ.
Fee range- No fees required at time of renewal.
Permit/discharge type: Industrial wastewater discharges New permits a
pplication forms
Fee range
Permit renewals application forms
Fee range
- No fees required at time of renewal.
WPCF Individual Domestic Permits (Water Pollution Control Facility)
NEW Permits Application Forms
Permit RENEWALs Application Forms
Fee Range
- Fees vary based on application type, system type and flow volume.
- A $100 surcharge is added to each application.
The fee schedule can be found in the DEQ Onsite Wastewater Rules.
- Call your regional DEQ office for help with determining fees. Ask for the Water Quality WPCF Permit Coordinator:
- Eastern Region- Pendleton at 541-276-4063
- Northwest Region- Portland at 503-229-5263
- Western Region- Eugene at 541-686-7838
Or toll-free 800-452-4011 and ask for Water Quality permitting for your region
- Oregon TTY: 800-735-2900 or 711
100-J - New permit registration application forms*
Fee range
- Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewals application forms
Fee Range
- No fees required at time of renewal.
*Note: This permit is currently expired and cannot be assigned to new applicants. Please contact the appropriate regional office and ask to speak with your Water Quality Permit Coordinator.
General Industrial NPDES Permits - 200-J
New permit registration application forms
Fee range- Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application forms
Fee Range- No fees required at time of renewal.
*Note: This permit is currently expired and cannot be assigned to new applicants. Please contact the appropriate regional office and ask to speak with your Water Quality Permit Coordinator.
General Industrial NPDES Permits - 300-J
New permit registration application forms
Fee range- Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application forms
Fee range- No fees required at time of renewal.
*Note: This permit is currently expired and cannot be assigned to new applicants. Please contact the appropriate regional office and ask to speak with your Water Quality Permit Coordinator.
General Industrial NPDES Permits - 400-J
New permit registration application forms
Fee range - Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application forms
Fee range - No fees required at time of renewal.
*Note: This permit is currently expired and cannot be assigned to new applicants. Please contact the appropriate regional office and ask to speak with your Water Quality Permit Coordinator.
General Industrial NPDES Permits - 500-J
New permit registration application forms
Fee range- Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application forms
Fee range- No fees required at time of renewal.
*Note: This permit is currently expired and cannot be assigned to new applicants. Please contact the appropriate regional office and ask to speak with your Water Quality Permit Coordinator.
General Industrial NPDES Permits 700-PM
New permit registration application form
Fee range
- Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application form
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- Bulletin 3: Public Lands
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General Industrial NPDES Permits - 900-J
New permit registration application forms
Additional requested documentation (instructions are in the permit application itself):
- Mixing Zone Study (required of only Tier 1 or Tier 2 applicants)
- Summary of Application Form Requirements (see Table 2)
Fee range- Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application formsAdditional requested documentation (instructions are in the permit application itself):
Fee range
- No fees required at time of renewal.
General Industrial WPCF Permits - 1000
New permit registration application forms
Contact DOGAMI, 541-967-2039 except for Columbia County:
Fee Range - Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application forms - Renewal
- LUCS (if major changes have been made at the facility or site)
Fee Range - No fees required at time of renewal.
NPDES General Stormwater Discharge Permits 1200-C
Construction activities - one acre or more
Permit registration application forms
Fees
NPDES General Stormwater Discharge Permits
Construction - Government agencies responsible for activities that disturb one acre or more
Note: 1200-CA is no longer available for new applicants. Please use the 1200-C instead.
NPDES General Stormwater Discharge Permits
1200-Z Permit registration application forms
Fees - Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees. Activity and other fees may apply.
Permit registration renewal application form
Fees- No fees required at time of renewal.
NPDES Individual Stormwater Discharge Permits
Municipalities with populations greater than 100,000
NEW Permit Registration Application Forms
Fees NPDES Individual Stormwater Discharge Permits
Municipalities with populations less than 100,000
Permit registration application forms
Fees
Permit Registration RENEWAL Application Forms
General Industrial WPCF Permits - 1400-A
New permit registration application forms
Fee range - Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application forms - Renewal
- LUCS (if major changes have been made at the facility or site)
Fee range - No fees required at time of renewal.
Annual report form
Templates for permit required documents
General Industrial WPCF Permits - 1400-B
New permit registration application forms
Fee Range - Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application forms - Renewal
- LUCS (if major changes have been made at the facility or site)
Fee Range - No fees required at time of renewal.
Annual report form
Templates for permit required documents
General Industrial NPDES Permits - 1500-A
New permit registration application forms
Fee range
- Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application forms
Fee range
- No fees required at time of renewal.
*Note: This permit is currently expired and cannot be assigned to new applicants. Please contact the appropriate regional office and ask to speak with your Water Quality Permit Coordinator.
General Industrial WPCF Permits - 1500-BNew permit registration application forms
Fee range - Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application forms - Renewal
- LUCS (if major changes have been made at the facility or site)
Fee range - No fees required at time of renewal.
General Industrial NPDES Permits - 1700-A
New permit registration application forms
Fee range - Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application forms - Renewal
- LUCS (if major changes have been made at the facility or site)
Fee range
- No fees required at time of renewal.
General Industrial WPCF Permits - 1700-B
New permit registration application forms
Fee range - Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application forms - Renewal
- LUCS if stationary source and major changes have been made at the facility or site
Fee range - No fees required at time of renewal.
General Industrial NPDES Permits - 1900-J
New permit registration application forms
Fee range - Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application forms
Fee range - No fees required at time of renewal.
*Note: This permit is currently expired and cannot be assigned to new applicants. Please contact the appropriate regional office and ask to speak with your Water Quality Permit Coordinator.
NPDES General Domestic Permits
NEW Permits Application Forms
Fee Range
- Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit RENEWALs Application Forms
Fee Range
- No fees required at time of renewal.
*Note: This permit is currently expired and cannot be assigned to new applicants. Please contact the appropriate regional office and ask to speak with your Water Quality Permit Coordinator.
General Industrial NPDES Permits - 2300-A
New permit registration application forms
Fee range - Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Note: Fees for this permit are listed under "Other” at the end of Table G.
Permit registration renewal application forms
Fee range - No fees required at time of renewal.
*Note: This permit is currently expired and cannot be assigned to new applicants. Please contact the appropriate regional office and ask to speak with your Water Quality Permit Coordinator.
NEW Permits Application Forms
Fee Range
- Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit RENEWALs Application Forms
Fee Range
- No fees required at time of renewal
The current general graywater permit is valid until May 1, 2027. If you wish to continue permit coverage beyond May 1, 2027 DEQ must receive a permit renewal application form by March 2, 2027. If DEQ receives a complete renewal application on time, the permit will remain current until DEQ issues a new permit.
NEW Permits Application Forms
Fee Range
- Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit RENEWALs Application Forms
Fee Range
- No fees required at time of renewal
The current general graywater permit is valid until May 1, 2027. If you wish to continue permit coverage beyond May 1, 2027 DEQ must receive a permit renewal application form by March 2, 2027. If DEQ receives a complete renewal application on time, the permit will remain current until DEQ issues a new permit.
WPCF Individual Domestic Permits (Water Pollution Control Facility)
NEW Permits Application Forms
Fee Range
- Please see Table 9D for application, filing and annual compliance determination fees.
- Surcharge: $100
- Site Evaluation (Table 9A) and Plan Review (Table 9D) fees may also apply.
Permit RENEWALs Application Forms
Fee Range
- Please see Table 9D for filing, renewal and modification fees.
- Surcharge: $100
General Industrial WPCF Permits - 2501
New permit registration application forms
Fee range - Please see Table 70G for application and annual fees.
Permit registration renewal application forms - Renewal (under construction)
- WQ Screening Worksheet
- LUCS if stationary source and major changes have been made at the facility or site
Fee range - No fees required at time of renewal.