Brevard County, FL septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Brevard County, Florida are permitted by Florida Department of Health in Brevard County under FAC 64E-6.

Septic permit program

Program type: State Agency
Authorized agent: Karen McFee
Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
Local rules beyond the state: Yes
Population: 663,982

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Brevard County: $137. Florida average: $173.

Local rules

State rule: F.A.C. Chapter 62-6 (OSTDS program transferred DOH->DEP July 1, 2021; DOH-Brevard still issues permits as of 2026). LOCAL: Brevard Code of Ordinances Ch. 46 Art. II (adopted 2018-10-09) requires advanced treatment (>=65% nitrogen reduction) on barrier islands, Merritt Island, and mainland within ~197 ft of the Indian River Lagoon system. State overlay (HB 1379 / HB 645): new OSTDS in the IRL Protection Program area must be enhanced nutrient-reducing since 2024-01-01; existing systems must connect to sewer or upgrade to ENR by 2030-07-01.

What SepticPro has on file for Brevard County

46 permit fees with sources
The agency phone, email and office address
Setback distances
Soil and perc test requirements
Allowed system types
System design rules
Inspection requirements
Maintenance and pumping rules
Point-of-sale rules
Installer, designer and pumper licensing

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Other Florida counties

Data checked 2026-07-18. Always confirm requirements with Florida Department of Health in Brevard County before applying.