Septic permits and fees in Volusia County, Florida
A septic system permit in Volusia County costs $100. The county sets that fee in its own schedule. Florida Department of Health in Volusia County issues the permit. State rules fix the tank floor at 900 gallons. A private well needs 75 feet from the whole system, a property line 5 feet. Florida Administrative Code, Rule 62-6.030, Fees · checked 2026-09-23
$100
Septic system permit
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900 gallons
Tank floor, state rule
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75 feet
System to a well
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Which septic permit applies in Volusia County?
The septic system permit, and it starts with the site evaluation. Not required The permit follows a passing evaluation. The building permit follows the septic permit.
Florida grades the soil instead of timing a percolation test. An evaluator checks soil texture and depth under the rule. A timed test is allowed only as one alternate method.
Florida Administrative Code, Rule 62-6.006, Site Evaluation Criteria · checked 2026-09-23
What are the current septic fees in Volusia County?
$100 for a septic system permit, on the county's own fee 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
What state law fixes for every Florida system
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900 gallons minimum septic tank capacity
Applies to a home producing 300 gallons of sewage a day or less.
This is the smallest tank Florida allows for a home. A higher daily flow needs a bigger tank. Table I sets flow by bedroom count and floor area.
Florida Administrative Code, Rule 62-6.008, System Size Determinations, Table II · checked 2026-09-23
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75 feet from a private drinking-water well to any part of the system
Applies to a private well for one home, or a shared well for a few homes.
A public well needs more distance than a private well. The exact gap grows with how much water the public well serves.
Florida Administrative Code, Rule 62-6.005, Location and Installation · checked 2026-09-23
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5 feet from any property line
Florida keeps a septic system five feet from a building, a pool wall, or a property line. A shorter gap is allowed next to an empty utility easement.
Florida Administrative Code, Rule 62-6.005, Location and Installation · checked 2026-09-23
What Volusia County requires that the state does not
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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
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
Where do you file the application with Florida Department of Health in Volusia County?
Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32117, 386-822-6280.
Florida Department of Health in Volusia County · checked 2026-09-23
The steps, in the county's order
- Fill in the DEP application and site plan form
- Get a site evaluation from the county or a private evaluator
- Send the forms, the floor plan, and the fee to the county health department
Florida Department of Environmental Protection — Onsite Sewage FAQ, Permitting · checked 2026-09-23
How do you get a copy of your septic permit record in Volusia County?
Ask Florida Department of Health in Volusia County for the permit record for the property. Call 386-822-6280 or start at its website.
Florida Department of Health in Volusia County · checked 2026-09-23
Sources
Each figure on this page has a government source and a checked-on date.
- 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.