Osceola County, FL septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: Jeff Smith, EH Director
  • Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 427,415

Permit fee comparison

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

Local rules

Operates under statewide Ch. 62-6 F.A.C.; no county-specific septic ordinance or IRL/springs overlay covers most of the county. Where a parcel falls inside an active BMAP (e.g. Lake Okeechobee basin in the far south), HB 1379 (s.403.067) requires ENR for new OSTDS on lots <=1 acre without sewer. State setbacks: 75 ft potable well / 50 ft non-potable.

What SepticPro has on file for Osceola 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 Florida Department of Health in Osceola County before applying.