Madison County, FL septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: William 'Bill' Gibson
  • Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 17,968

Permit fee comparison

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

Local rules

Madison Blue Spring is an Outstanding Florida Spring. Within the Suwannee River Water Management District and part of the Suwannee River BMAP. Office at 218 SW Third Ave., Madison, FL 32340. Fax: 850-973-5007. New septic on lots ≤1 acre in BMAP areas requires ENR-OSTDS.

What SepticPro has on file for Madison 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 2026-05-15. Always confirm requirements with DOH-Madison before applying.