Seminole County, FL septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: Tiery S. Osias, Environmental Supervisor
  • Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: Yes
  • Population: 481,470

Permit fee comparison

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

Local rules

Seminole County lies largely within the Wekiva Study Area and the Wekiwa Spring & Rock Springs BMAP Priority Focus Area. New OSTDS on lots <=1 acre in the PFA must be enhanced nutrient-reducing (ENR, >=65% total-N) or connect to sewer; new conventional systems are not permitted in the PFA unless central sewer will be available within 5 years. County offers a Septic Upgrade Incentive Program (up to $10,000) and a Florida Springs Protection Act address-lookup tool. Baseline state rules: Ch. 62-6 F.A.C.

What SepticPro has on file for Seminole 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 Seminole County before applying.