HOLDING TANK PERMIT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fill in ALL information on page 1 of the Application form DH .

This means DON'T LEAVE ANY BLANKS. If your information is incomplete or found to be inaccurate, your application will not be processed.

PROPERTY INFORMATION concerning your lot, block, subdivision or metes and bounds description, property I.D. number and property size in acres or portion of an acre may be found on your deed, survey, tax bill or from the Volusia County Tax Assessor's office or Clerk of the Circuit Court. Information concerning your recorded subdivision date may be obtained from the Volusia County Building Department, 423-3300, extension 2272; information concerning your unrecorded subdivision date may be obtained from the Building Department, 423-3300, extension 2288.

BUILDING INFORMATION will include each living unit and/or building that is served by the subject septic system, number of bedrooms (if applicable), building area (means heated and cooled area) as measured from exterior walls, number of persons and business activity (if applicable).

2. Attach two copies of a site plan. The site plan and all features shown on it MUST BE TO SCALE, and must show lot dimensions, the location of the proposed holding tank on the lot, the proposed building location, driveways and sidewalks, surface water bodies, stormwater drainage features, potable and non-potable wells. Surface water bodies, stormwater drainage features, potable and nonpotable wells on neighboring properties must also be shown. If neighboring properties are vacant, write "vacant land" where applicable. The site plan must be signed by the applicant or authorized agent.

3. Attach a floor plan. The floor plan must clearly show all outside wall dimensions and the room configuration within the home or building.

4. Attach an Agent Authorization Form signed by the applicant, if you are an agent for the applicant and are not a registered septic contractor or licensed plumber.

5. Attach a copy of a contract with a septic tank pumping service which specifies the frequency of pump-out.

6. A fee for a Holding Tank Permit must be paid. The permit will be valid for 120 days after the date of issue. If the holding tank is for construction purposes, the permit shall be valid for the duration of the construction project.

7. Following installation of the holding tank, an inspection is required. Please call this department for an inspection.

For the latest permit fees, please contact one of the Volusia County Health Department Locations below:

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