St. Johns County is located in the North Florida region of Florida. Sandy coastal soils along the Atlantic coast (St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra) with high water tables and tidal influence. 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 $525.
Repair permit required from FL DOH-St. Johns 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 $275.
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-St. Johns Environmental Health
Contact the county environmental health department for permit applications, soil evaluation scheduling, and regulatory questions.
Sandy coastal soils along the Atlantic coast (St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra) with high water tables and tidal influence. Interior areas feature sandy flatwoods and some coquina limestone near the surface. St. Johns River and Intracoastal Waterway corridors have poorly drained soils.
St. Johns County is one of Florida's fastest-growing and most affluent counties, part of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Rapid development in the Nocatee and World Golf Village areas has created significant new septic system installations where sewer is not yet available. St. Augustine's historic district has aging infrastructure. Coastal properties face hurricane and erosion vulnerabilities. The county has been expanding sewer service to keep pace with growth.
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