Jackson County, FL septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: Jason Hamilton
  • Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 47,319

Permit fee comparison

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

Local rules

One of 16 NW Florida counties where DEP took over septic permitting as of Jan 2, 2025. Jackson Blue Spring is an Outstanding Florida Spring (first magnitude) and has a BMAP (Jackson Blue Spring and Merritts Mill Pond BMAP). New systems on lots ≤1 acre in BMAP areas require ENR-OSTDS. BMAP does not currently require existing system upgrades to ENR-OSTDS in this area.

What SepticPro has on file for Jackson 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-Jackson before applying.