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Route onsite sewage and septic questions in Sarasota County

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Onsite sewage treatment and disposal permits are handled through the Florida Department of Health. Confirm sewer availability and septic applicability for the parcel; a building permit does not substitute for a septic authorization.

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Steps

  1. 1

    Confirm sewer service and parcel context

    Ask the local utility or County whether public sewer serves the site and whether an existing onsite system is recorded.

    scgov.net/government/utilities
  2. 2

    Contact Florida Health Sarasota

    Use the Onsite Sewage Program for septic permit, repair, inspection and records questions.

    sarasota.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environment
  3. 3

    Coordinate permits

    Confirm any sequencing between septic and building/site approvals with both the health office and issuing local authority.

    scgov.net/government/planning-and-development-services/onlin