Putnam County, FL septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Putnam County, Florida are permitted by DOH-Putnam under FAC 64E-6.
Septic permit program
- Program type: State Agency
- Authorized agent: John Villar
- Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 73,321
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Putnam County: $174. Florida average: $173.
Local rules
Standard state OSTDS requirements. No Outstanding Florida Springs in county. No individual or contractor may install or alter a sewage treatment system without a permit. High water table in many areas may require mound systems. Contact [email protected] for permitting. Office at 2801 Kennedy St., Palatka, FL 32177. EH phone: 386-326-3240.
What SepticPro has on file for Putnam 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 Putnam County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for DOH-Putnam. See how SepticPro site plans work.
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with DOH-Putnam before applying.