Orange County, FL septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Orange County, Florida are permitted by Florida Department of Health in Orange County under FAC 64E-6.

Septic permit program

Program type: State Agency
Authorized agent: Judith Hecker
Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
Local rules beyond the state: Yes
Population: 1,471,937

Permit fee comparison

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

Local rules

Within the Wekiwa Spring & Rock Springs BMAP Priority Focus Area and Priority Vulnerability Areas: new OSTDS on lots <=1 acre must connect to central sewer if available, else install an enhanced nutrient-reducing (ENR, >=65% total-N) system; existing conventional systems <=1 acre must convert to sewer or upgrade to ENR. Orange County runs a Septic-to-Sewer conversion program. Baseline state rules: Ch. 62-6 F.A.C.

What SepticPro has on file for Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Florida counties

Data checked 2026-07-19. Always confirm requirements with Florida Department of Health in Orange County before applying.