St. Johns County, FL septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: Darren Guffey
  • Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 273,425

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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 St. Johns County. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Florida counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County before applying.