DeSoto County, FL septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in DeSoto County, Florida are permitted by DOH-DeSoto under FAC 64E-6.
Septic permit program
- Program type: State Agency
- Authorized agent: Patrick Hickey, EH Director
- Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 33,976
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in DeSoto County: $174. Florida average: $173.
Local rules
Rural county with standard state OSTDS requirements. Office at 34 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266. Fax: 863-993-4574. EH Director: Heather Smith (863-231-6465).
What SepticPro has on file for DeSoto County
- 30 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for DeSoto County
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with DOH-DeSoto before applying.