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Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
Environmental Public Health
An Assisted Living Facility requires a Departnemt of Health (DOH) Group Care Inspection.
Submit the following:
- Group Care Permit Inspection
- Facility Floor Plan
- Inspection Fee
If the Assisted Living Facility has more than 10 beds, a DOH Food Sanitation Permit is required. This permit is an annual requirement.
If the Assisted Living Facility has a water well or an in-ground septic system, additional steps are required:
- Water Well - Requires a DOH Drinking Water Permit. Call 813-307-8059 to speak to a drinking water specialist.
- On-Site Septic System - Requires written approval from the DOH. 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, FL 33602
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