Environmental Health - Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS)

Commonly referred to as septic tanks, these systems provide a viable wastewater treatment and disposal option for residential and commercial applications when central sewage service is not available.

Permits

All proposed new installations, repairs, modifications and approvals of existing systems require a permit from the Levy County Health Department. Applications for permits are made at the Levy County Health Department located at 66 West Main Street, Bronson, telephone number (352) 486-5301.

Fees

• New Permits $435.00
• Repair Permits $335.00
• Modification Permits $380.00
• Existing System Permits $135.00
• Reinspection $50.00
• Abandonment Permits $50.00
• Holding Tank Permits $230.00
• Site Evaluation $115.00
• Variance - Residential $200.00
• Variance - Commercial $300.00

Forms

Bureau of Onsite Sewage Forms and Memos

Contact Information

Phone: 352-486-5301
Fax: 352-486-5308

Links

• Bureau of Onsite Sewage Programs, Tallahassee Headquarters
• Levy County Property Appraiser
• Suwannee River Water Management District
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Regulatory Code

Chapter 64E-6 Florida Administrative Code