Hendry County, FL septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Hendry County, Florida are permitted by DOH-Hendry under FAC 64E-6.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: Yvette Mesa
  • Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 39,619

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Hendry County: $174. Florida average: $173.

Local rules

Rural county with standard state OSTDS requirements. Office at 1140 Pratt Boulevard, LaBelle, FL 33975. EH Director: Brian Prowant (863-302-6048). Note: Hendry and Glades counties share the same DOH phone number, suggesting shared environmental health services.

What SepticPro has on file for Hendry 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 Hendry County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for DOH-Hendry. See how SepticPro site plans work.

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Data checked 2026-05-15. Always confirm requirements with DOH-Hendry before applying.