Manatee County, FL septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Manatee County, Florida are permitted by Florida Department of Health in Manatee County under FAC 64E-6.
Septic permit program
- Program type: State Agency
- Authorized agent: Julia Roper
- Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 399,710
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Manatee County: $174. Florida average: $173.
Local rules
County operates under state-level Florida Admin. Code Chapter 64E-6. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Manatee 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 Manatee County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Florida Department of Health in Manatee County. See how SepticPro site plans work.
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Florida Department of Health in Manatee County before applying.