Environmental Health Services inspects, permits and investigates any complaint associated with septic systems in Hillsborough County.

All persons who install new or repair on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSDTS) must first obtain approval from this department.

For new installations an application must be submitted with a scaled site plan and a floor plan, and the fee of $400.00 (Repairs are $350.00). After the site/soil evaluation is completed and approval is granted, a permit is then issued.

After the site/soil evaluation is completed and approval is granted, a permit is then issued.

The sites, companies, and manufacturers are then routinely inspected to ensure compliance is maintained.

Septic System Compliance

Environmental Health Services inspects, permits and investigates any complaint associated with septage disposal in Hillsborough County. Septic land spread disposal sites, septage treatment facilities, septic tank manufacturers and pumping companies are inspected and evaluated for compliance with Florida Administrative Codes prior to permitting. When approval is granted, a license is issued. The fee for pumping companies is $50/services plus $25/truck; the fee for septic tank manufacturers is $50.00; the fee for a lime stabilization facility is $150.00; and the fee for a disposal site is $100.00. The sites, companies, and manufacturers are then routinely inspected to ensure compliance is maintained.