Onsite Sewage / Septic System Permit — Miami-Dade County
Route septic system construction, repair, modification, abandonment, and site evaluation through the Florida Department of Health and applicable local development review.
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Steps
- 1
Confirm whether the property uses or proposes an onsite sewage system
Use the linked official source to complete this step for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements, supporting documents, fees, and submission instructions before filing.
miamidade.gov/propertysearch/ - 2
Use Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade environmental health guidance
Use the linked official source to complete this step for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements, supporting documents, fees, and submission instructions before filing.
miamidade.floridahealth.gov/ - 3
Coordinate zoning, building, and utility availability
Use the linked official source to complete this step for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements, supporting documents, fees, and submission instructions before filing.
miamidade.gov/global/water/development-services.page - 4
Obtain the health permit before covered installation or modification
Complete this step with the controlling authority identified for the resolved property or activity. Confirm the current requirements and keep the official filing, approval, or case reference before moving on.