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Migrant Labor Program

Florida Department of Health in Volusia County Environmental Health

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The objective of this program is to reduce the risk of communicable disease transmission and injury among migrant farm workers by establishing comprehensive and uniform procedures for permitting and inspecting migrant housing. Brochures providing an overview of the program have been produced in English and Spanish. The text from the Spanish language version is also available in html.

The Volusia County Health Department ensures uniformity and continuity with the Migrant Labor Camp Program rule and procedures by providing:

  • Plan Review and Permitting
  • Pre-Licensing and Routine Inspections
  • Investigations
  • Education
  • Application of State Laws and Rules

Migrant farmworker housing guidelines are available to provide basic knowledge of the rules and regulations for applying to Migrant Labor Camps and Residential Migrant Housing. Sections 381.008-381.00897, Florida Statutes and Chapter 64E-14, Florida Administrative Code, provide sanitation and health standards relating to construction, operation, and maintenance of migrant labor camps and residential migrant housing.

 

  • Applications

Application for a Migrant Labor Camp or Residential Migrant Housing Permit Application Form DH 4082

Additional fees and requirements are required for facilities that are to be served by either a septic system or a private well (or both). This must be done first.

If on a septic system: An application for an existing system must be filled out and submitted to the appropriate field office. A pump-out for the septic tank must be submitted and a site plan must be drawn to-scale that shows the property dimensions, locations of structures and other pertinent features. Existing Commercial Inspection of Septic System Application

If on a private well: An annual operating permit (Limited Use-Community is required. The application must be filled out. Sampling is also required, contact the appropriate field office for information on fees and what is required.