Suwannee County, FL septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Suwannee County, Florida are permitted by DOH-Suwannee under FAC 64E-6.
Septic permit program
- Program type: State Agency
- Authorized agent: William Jenkins
- Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 43,474
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Suwannee County: $174. Florida average: $173.
Local rules
Contains multiple Outstanding Florida Springs: Falmouth Spring, Peacock Springs (Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park - internationally renowned cave diving), and Ichetucknee Springs Group. Within the Suwannee River Water Management District and part of the Suwannee River BMAP. Phone ext. 243 for Environmental Health. Office at 915 Nobles Ferry Road, Live Oak, FL 32064. Fax: 386-362-6301. New septic on lots ≤1 acre in BMAP areas requires ENR-OSTDS.
What SepticPro has on file for Suwannee 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 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with DOH-Suwannee before applying.