Volusia County, FL septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

Program type: State Agency
Authorized agent: Robert Maglievaz, EH Director
Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
Local rules beyond the state: Yes
Population: 579,622

Permit fee comparison

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

Local rules

Volusia spans TWO overlay regimes: (1) the Indian River Lagoon Protection Program (northern lagoon) - new OSTDS on all lot sizes must be ENR (>=65% total-N) since 2024-01-01, existing systems connect to sewer or upgrade to ENR by 2030-07-01; (2) springs BMAPs for Blue, Gemini and DeLeon Springs - new OSTDS on lots <=1 acre must be ENR where sewer unavailable. County offers a Septic Upgrade Incentive Program. Baseline state rules: Ch. 62-6 F.A.C.

What SepticPro has on file for Volusia 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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Other Florida counties

Data checked 2026-07-19. Always confirm requirements with Florida Department of Health in Volusia County before applying.