Gilchrist County, FL septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Gilchrist County, Florida are permitted by DOH-Gilchrist 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: 17,864
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Gilchrist County: $174. Florida average: $173.
Local rules
Within the Suwannee River Water Management District and part of the Santa Fe River BMAP area. Contains or is adjacent to several Outstanding Florida Springs along the Santa Fe and Suwannee rivers. New septic systems on lots ≤1 acre in BMAP areas require ENR-OSTDS. BMAP does not currently require existing system upgrades in this area.
What SepticPro has on file for Gilchrist 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-Gilchrist before applying.