Pay an Environmental Public Health Invoice
To pay an Environmental Public Health invoice online or print a permit, visit MyFloridaEHPermit.com.
Learn more about DOH-Charlotte’s Onsite Sewage Program.
Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County’s (DOH-Charlotte) Environmental Public Health asks homeowners and contractors to follow these instructions to install a new Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS), or septic system, in Charlotte County.
- Application for Construction Permit: Submit a completed Application for Construction Permit (DEP 4015) and its fee to DOH-Charlotte’s Environmental Public Health section. The instruction sheet accompanying this application explains what information is required for each page. If the property owner is using a representative to apply for the permit, they must have a letter of authorization assigning authority for that person to act on the owner’s behalf. Be sure all submitted forms have been signed and dated. If it is determined by DOH-Charlotte that a site evaluation is needed, the applicant will be billed an additional fee. If this happens, DOH-Charlotte will notify the applicant.
- Site Plan: The site plan must include all pertinent features within 75 feet of the applicant lot. Applicants must note the absence of the required features on all adjoining lots if that is the case. DOH-Charlotte can’t assume that the features are not there, and this will delay the permit’s approval.
- Floor Plan: For single-family homes and duplexes, you must submit a floor plan that is drawn to scale or shows all dimensions. You must show the number of bedrooms, all other rooms labeled, and the square footage of the living area. If the residence has multiple units, then the number of units and total square footage of living area must be shown. For non-residential establishments, a floor plan must be submitted showing the total square footage, a plumbing isometric, and any other information that DOH-Charlotte will need to determine composition and quantity of wastewater.
- Engineer Designed: Charlotte County’s Code of Ordinances requires all new construction permits be designed by an engineer. A Florida-registered engineer must sign, seal, and submit detailed system construction plans for the septic system. Upon request, DOH-Charlotte can provide the applicant a list of Florida-registered engineers who have experience providing this service in Charlotte County.
- Survey: To confirm property dimensions, a copy of the survey or the full legal description must be included in the application package.
Once we receive a complete application package and all applicable fees, the Department will process the application and issue the permit. DOH-Charlotte will not review the application until the fee is paid. Applicants will be notified through email when the permit has been issued. We will also email you If we need additional information before a permit can be issued.
Note: Charlotte County will not accept documents larger than 11” x 17”.