Wakulla County, FL septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Wakulla County, Florida are permitted by DOH-Wakulla under FAC 64E-6.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: Jason Krazit, Interim EH Director
  • Own septic program: No, uses Florida state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 33,764

Permit fee comparison

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

Local rules

One of 16 NW Florida counties where DEP took over septic permitting as of Jan 2, 2025. Wakulla Spring is an Outstanding Florida Spring - the largest and deepest freshwater spring in the world. Upper Wakulla River and Wakulla Springs BMAP requires existing OSTDS to upgrade to ENR-OSTDS (effective May 1, 2024). DEP has established a Septic Upgrade Incentive Program for Wakulla County. Strictest springs BMAP requirements among the 37 counties - one of the few areas where existing system upgrades are required.

What SepticPro has on file for Wakulla 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-Wakulla before applying.