The governing authority for the Onsite Sewage Program is the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Applications and Inspections
To submit an OSTDS construction permit application or to schedule an OSTDS construction inspection or final inspection, contact Brevard.SepticApplication@FLhealth.gov.
Final Permits and Reports
Obtain your well final, review approved well permits, or search for completion reports.
Resources
Florida Laws and Rules
Forms and Guidance
- New Systems
- Repairs and Tank Abandonments
- Modifications and Existing Systems
- Brevard County Density Restrictions
- Application for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Construction Permit
- Application for Variance (state variances only)
- Owner Authorization Form
- Sample Site Plan
- Site Plan Review Request (pools, patios, decks, etc.)
Historical Records
Historical records for existing OSTDS in Brevard County may be available on Laserfiche. Well construction permits beginning from mid-2002 are also available.
Use the following to access this information:
- User Name = beh.public
- Password = public
For information on how to use Laserfiche, review Laserfiche instructions. For Internet Explorer 9, 10, and 11 compatibility information, please review Laserfiche compatibility.
Additional Information
- Brevard County Septic Ordinance Overlay Map (select Natural Resources Web App and choose Layers Indian River Lagoon – Septic Overlay and Indian River Lagoon Watershed – Indian Lagoon Watershed All Segments)
- Septic Search (information on buying a property with a septic system)
- Septic Tank Contractor Enforcements