Septic rules and requirements in Volusia County, Florida
Septic permits in Volusia County are issued by the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County. A new system permit costs $100. USDA rates most of the soil in the county Very limited for septic absorption fields — 97.3% of the rated acres. Florida Department of Health in Volusia County · checked 2026-09-23
Florida Department of Health in Volusia County
Issues the permit
checked 2026-09-23
$100
Septic system permit
checked 2026-09-23
Very limited
USDA rating, 97.3% of rated acres
checked 2026-09-23
Who issues septic permits in Volusia County?
Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, at 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32117, 386-822-6280.
Volusia County does not issue septic permits. The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, the state's local health office, issues them.
Florida Department of Health in Volusia County · checked 2026-09-23
What does a septic permit cost in Volusia County?
$100 for a septic system permit, on the county's own schedule.
Applies to a construction permit for a new septic system, with plan review.
| Application and plan review for construction permit for new system. | $100 | any system |
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| Application for permitting of a new performance-based treatment system. | $125 | a system the source lists as performance-based treatment system |
The Florida Administrative Code sets one fee for every county. A site evaluation and an inspection cost extra.
Florida Administrative Code, Rule 62-6.030, Fees · checked 2026-09-23
Is the soil in Volusia County suitable for a septic system?
USDA rates most of the county Very limited for septic absorption fields — 97.3% of the rated acres. A rating describes the ground, not a parcel. The county's site evaluation decides each lot.
USDA NRCS Soil Data Access (SSURGO) · checked 2026-09-23
What Volusia County sets itself
The state writes the code. Volusia County adds the rules below. They are what makes this page differ from the Florida requirements.
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Required when a sewer line is available
Applies to a septic system up for repair, when a sewer line is near.
Volusia County picks sewer hookup over septic repair when a sewer line is near. Florida sets no such rule for septic systems.
Volusia County Comprehensive Plan, Sanitary Sewer Element, Policy 6.1.1.14 · checked 2026-09-23
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200 feet
Applies to a lot on the barrier island, near the Mosquito Lagoon shore.
Volusia County calls for an aerobic unit or another approved system there. A plain septic tank is not enough that close to the lagoon.
Volusia County Land Development Regulations, Sec. 72-1102, Indian River Lagoon Overlay Zone · checked 2026-09-23
Sources
Each figure above has a government source and a checked-on date. USDA's Soil Data Access service supplies the soil records. A script writes them, and nobody types them.
- Florida Department of Health in Volusia County
- Florida Department of Health in Volusia County
- Volusia County Comprehensive Plan, Sanitary Sewer Element, Policy 6.1.1.14
- Volusia County Land Development Regulations, Sec. 72-1102, Indian River Lagoon Overlay Zone
- Florida Administrative Code, Rule 62-6.030, Fees
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection — Onsite Sewage FAQ, Permitting
- USDA NRCS Soil Data Access (SSURGO)
Verify before you act. Septic rules are set locally and they change. Check anything here before you spend money on it. Call the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, on 386-822-6280.