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Septic System Construction Permitting
Information about the Septic System Permit application procedure.
Unless otherwise noted, materials are in the Portable Document Format (PDF) and are less than 500 kb.
How do I get a permit to construct a septic tank system or other onsite sewage
treatment and disposal system?
Permits for septic tank systems and other onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems are issued by the
Department of Health's
County Health Departments (html). Please note that many county health departments have local ordinances
that may exceed state requirements for onsite septic systems.
How do I apply for a permit?
To apply for a permit, download and complete an
Application Form (DH4015, page 1) and
submit it, along with a Site Plan (DH4015, page 2),
a building floor plan, and the required application fee to your county's health department.
A Site Evaluation (DH4015, page 3) is
needed to determine the conditions on your property and must be performed by a qualified
professional. If you want the health department to perform the site evaluation, an additional
fee will be charged for that service. Your county health department will determine the total
fee based on the type of system needed for your property and the services you ask them to
perform. The information in your application, site plan, building plan and site evaluation will
allow the health department to determine the construction specifications for the system to
serve your property.
Septic Tank Standards
Standards for septic tank systems and other onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems are found in
381.0065, Florida Statutes (FS) (html) and
Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code (FAC) (622 kb).
General Questions
If you have any general questions about septic tanks or other onsite sewage treatment and
disposal system permits, please contact your local County Health Department.
*Note: Materials are in the Portable Document Format (PDF). You will need to download
the free Adobe
Acrobat Reader to view the files.
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