Florida Septic Permit Office and Application Guide (FL)
Find the correct septic permit agency by county, application forms, site-evaluation requirements and the DEP application portal.
Florida Septic Permit Office and Application Guide
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What you can look up here
- Septic systemsPermits, inspections, and records for septic systems.
- SoilsSoil types, drainage, wetness, and farmland ratings.
About this resource
- Provided by
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (official)
- Covers
- Florida statewide
- Link status
- Opened normally at the last check
- Link checked
- Oct 17, 2026
- Web address
- https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage/content/onsite-sewage-faq-permitting
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Official page HTTP 200, updated January 20, 2026. Lists 17 counties handled by DEP (Northwest Florida plus Marion), and 50 by DOH county health departments during transition. Links https://ostds.floridadep.gov/ and https://www.floridahealth.gov/all-county-locations.html. Do not assume all counties have transferred to DEP.
Who to contact
- Florida DEP Onsite Sewage ProgramStatewide septic-program questions; permitting office depends on county and the DEP/DOH transition.
- Phone
- 850-245-4070
- OSTDS_Feedback@FloridaDEP.gov
- Website
- Visit website
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