Hamilton County, FL septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Hamilton County, Florida are permitted by DOH-Hamilton under FAC 64E-6.
Septic permit program
- Program type: State Agency
- Authorized agent: Sallie Ford, EH Director
- Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 14,004
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Hamilton County: $174. Florida average: $173.
Local rules
Within the Suwannee River Water Management District and part of the Suwannee River BMAP area. Office at 209 SE Central Ave., Jasper, FL 32052. Fax: 386-758-2187. New septic on lots ≤1 acre in BMAP areas requires ENR-OSTDS. BMAP does not currently require existing system upgrades.
What SepticPro has on file for Hamilton 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 Hamilton County
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with DOH-Hamilton before applying.