NOTICE: Effective July 1, 2021, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responsible for implementing the Florida Statutes and regulations applicable to OSTDS. Under Florida’s Clean Waterways Act of 2020, County Health Department offices will continue to do the permitting and inspection for septic tanks.
NOTICE: Starting July 1, 2022, owners or contractors with owner authorization have the option to hire a private provider to perform inspections of OSTDS. DEP has begun implementation of this new law.
Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS), commonly referred to as septic systems, are a safe and effective means of wastewater disposal for 30% of Florida’s population.
The OSTDS program ensures that the OSTDS is properly designed, constructed, and maintained through permitting and inspection and contributes to safe ground water, which provides 90% of Florida’s drinking water.
Operating permits are required for aerobic treatment units (ATU), performance-based treatments systems (PBTS), commercial septic systems, and industrial or manufacturing zoned (or equivalent) septic systems.
OSTDS Operating Permits
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County’s (DOH-Seminole) Environmental Public Health Program issues permits for OSTDS in Seminole County.
OSTDS Permit Renewal
Environmental Public Health bills and fees can be paid in person or by mail at the address below or you can visit our bill pay site at MyFloridaEHPermit.com.
Permit Process
- Complete OSTDS Form DEP 4015 – Application for Construction Permit.
- Site Evaluation performed by a qualified professional. Call 407-665-3239 for inquiries about inspections by DOH-Seminole.
- Submit application to DOH-Seminole’s Environmental Public Health Program.
- Mail: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County, Attn: Environmental Public Health Program, 400 W. Airport Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773
- In-Person: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County,
130 San Carlos Ave., Sanford, FL 32771