Franklin County, FL septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Franklin County, Florida are permitted by DOH-Franklin under FAC 64E-6.
Septic permit program
- Program type: State Agency
- Authorized agent: Zachary Hodges, EH Director
- Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 12,451
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Franklin County: $174. Florida average: $173.
Local rules
One of 16 NW Florida counties where DEP took over septic permitting as of Jan 2, 2025. Coastal county including Apalachicola and St. George Island. Contact DEP at [email protected] for permitting.
What SepticPro has on file for Franklin 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 Franklin County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for DOH-Franklin. See how SepticPro site plans work.
Other Florida counties
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with DOH-Franklin before applying.