Franklin County is located in the Panhandle region of Florida. Sandy coastal soils with extremely high water tables on St. George Island and Dog Island barrier islands. Understanding local permit requirements and soil conditions is essential before installing, repairing, or inspecting a septic system.
County DOH site evaluation and construction permit required before installation under FL Statute 381.0065. Soil and water table testing determines system type. Must use a DEP-registered or Master septic contractor. Permit fee approximately $475. Franklin County is one of 17 Panhandle counties where DEP Northwest District may handle certain permitting functions.
Repair permit required from FL DOH-Franklin Environmental Health. A DEP-licensed contractor must assess the failure and submit a repair plan compliant with DEP rule 62-6 FAC. Repair permit fee approximately $225.
Point-of-sale septic inspection is not required statewide in Florida. Voluntary inspections are available through DEP-licensed contractors. Operating permit renewals required for ATU and performance-based systems.
FL DOH-Franklin Environmental Health
Contact the county environmental health department for permit applications, soil evaluation scheduling, and regulatory questions.
Sandy coastal soils with extremely high water tables on St. George Island and Dog Island barrier islands. Mainland areas feature poorly drained sandy soils and tidal marshes along Apalachicola Bay. Limited areas of well-drained upland soils exist.
Franklin County includes Apalachicola and St. George Island with the Apalachicola Bay, one of Florida's most productive oyster harvesting areas. Septic system management is critical for protecting the bay's water quality and shellfish harvesting beds. Barrier island properties on St. George Island face hurricane and storm surge vulnerabilities. Very limited public sewer infrastructure exists outside of Apalachicola proper.
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