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Assisted Living Facility
Environmental Health
Department of Health Permits for Group Care Facilities
Assisted Living Facility Permitting
An Assisted Living Facility requires a health department group care permit.
Submit the following:
2. Facility Floor Plan
3. Application Fee
If the Assisted Living Facility has more than 10 beds, a health department food sanitation permit is required. This permit is an annual requirement.
Submit the following:
3. Full Kitchen Plan
4. Plan Review Fee
5. Food Sanitation Permit Application (After the Plan Review has been approved)
If the Assisted Living Facility has a WATER WELL or IN-GROUND SEPTIC SYSTEM, additional steps are required:
Water Well: requires a Health Department Drinking Water Permit. Call (813) 307-8059 to speak to a drinking water specialist.
On-Site Septic System: requires written approval from the Department of Health. Call (813) 307-8059 to speak to a septic system specialist.
All documentation and fees must be submitted to:
Florida Department of Health - Hillsborough County Office of Environmental Health
1105 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33602
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