Sumter County, FL septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Sumter County, Florida are permitted by DOH-Sumter under FAC 64E-6.
Septic permit program
- Program type: State Agency
- Authorized agent: Eric Witzgall
- Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 129,752
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Sumter County: $174. Florida average: $173.
Local rules
Sumter County and DOH-Sumter have partnered on a unified permitting system - citizens applying for county building permits can access both building and OSTDS permits at all building department locations. The Villages development (large retirement community) primarily uses central sewer via North Sumter County Utility Dependent District (NSCUDD). Rural areas outside The Villages rely heavily on septic systems.
What SepticPro has on file for Sumter 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
Create a free account to see the full details.
Draw a permit-ready site plan for Sumter County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for DOH-Sumter. See how SepticPro site plans work.
Other Florida counties
- Alachua County
- Baker County
- Bay County
- Bradford County
- Brevard County
- Broward County
- Calhoun County
- Charlotte County
- Citrus County
- Clay County
- Collier County
- Columbia County
- DeSoto County
- Dixie County
- Duval County
- Escambia County
- Flagler County
- Franklin County
- Gadsden County
- Gilchrist County
- Glades County
- Gulf County
- Hamilton County
- Hardee County
Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with DOH-Sumter before applying.