Indian River County, FL septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Indian River County, Florida are permitted by DOH-Indian River under FAC 64E-6.
Septic permit program
- Program type: State Agency
- Authorized agent: Cheryl Dunn, EH Director
- Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: Yes
- Population: 166,936
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Indian River County: $174. Florida average: $173.
Local rules
Within the Indian River Lagoon Protection Program area (s.373.469 F.S.): new OSTDS on lots of ALL sizes must be enhanced nutrient-reducing (ENR, >=65% total-N) since 2024-01-01; existing systems must connect to central sewer if available or upgrade to ENR by 2030-07-01. County has an adopted Lagoon Management Plan (Oct 2023) and is weighing a mandatory sewer-connection policy. Baseline state rules: Ch. 62-6 F.A.C.
What SepticPro has on file for Indian River 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 2026-07-19. Always confirm requirements with DOH-Indian River before applying.