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Florida Septic Tank Locator

Find your septic tank and septic records by address in Florida. Statewide GPS coverage from the Florida statewide septic inventory, plus detailed county-level permit records in several major counties.

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2.1M+

mapped septic locations in Florida

157,000+ verified permit records and 113,000+ high-confidence records

Coverage includes:

  • Statewide (GPS)
  • Orange County
  • Miami-Dade County
  • Lake County
  • Hillsborough County

How to find your septic tank in Florida

  1. Search your property address with TankFindr to check Florida government records instantly.
  2. Review the septic-vs-sewer status, GPS location, and any permit details on file.
  3. For official copies, request records from the agency listed under Records & Regulations below.
  4. Confirm the exact lid location on-site with a probe before digging — and always call 811 first.

Septic records & regulations in Florida

Who regulates & keeps records

Florida's septic (OSTDS) program has been led by the Dept. of Environmental Protection since July 2021, but most permitting and records are still handled by your county health department. As of January 2025, DEP directly manages 16 Panhandle/North Florida counties. Request records from DEP (in those counties) or your county health department's Environmental Health office.

Inspection at sale

No. Florida law (F.S. 381.00651) prohibits requiring a septic evaluation at the point of sale. Inspections are common but are negotiated by the buyer, not legally mandated.

Key requirements

  • A permit is required before installing or substantially repairing a system (F.A.C. 64E-6).
  • Setbacks: at least 75 ft from private wells, and typically 75 ft from surface water.
  • EPA recommends inspection about every 3 years and pumping every 3-5 years.

Typical septic costs in Florida

Pumping

$262-$307

FL contractor survey; estimate

Inspection

$250-$1,175

national range; estimate

New/replacement

$7,000-$8,400

FL conventional; aerobic costs more

Ranges are typical estimates and vary by property, system, and contractor.

Florida septic FAQ

How do I find my septic tank in Florida?

Enter your Florida property address into TankFindr. We search 2.1M+ mapped septic locations from government records and return the GPS location, septic-vs-sewer status, and any permit details on file for the property.

Does TankFindr cover my county in Florida?

Statewide GPS coverage from the Florida statewide septic inventory, plus detailed county-level permit records in several major counties. You can run a free address check to see exactly what we have for a specific property before purchasing a report.

Who keeps septic records in Florida?

Florida's septic (OSTDS) program has been led by the Dept. of Environmental Protection since July 2021, but most permitting and records are still handled by your county health department. As of January 2025, DEP directly manages 16 Panhandle/North Florida counties. Request records from DEP (in those counties) or your county health department's Environmental Health office.

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