Dixie County, FL septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Dixie County, Florida are permitted by DOH-Dixie under FAC 64E-6.
Septic permit program
- Program type: State Agency
- Authorized agent: Wesley Asbell
- Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 16,759
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Dixie County: $174. Florida average: $173.
Local rules
Eastern Dixie County is within the Lower and Middle Suwannee River Basin BMAP area (1.2M+ acres covering 62 first/second-magnitude springs). New septic systems on lots <=1 acre in BMAP areas require ENR-OSTDS. BMAP does not currently require existing system upgrades. Coastal county along the Gulf of Mexico. Office at 149 NE 241st Street, Cross City, FL 32628. Environmental health handled by shared staff with Gilchrist and Levy counties.
What SepticPro has on file for Dixie 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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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with DOH-Dixie before applying.