Wells, Septic, and Utilities

A lot of vacant land around Ocala is outside municipal water and sewer. Buying land without utilities can be a sound plan when the budget includes a well, a septic system, power, and the permits that go with them. It is a poor surprise when those costs were left out of the offer.

What to ask

• Is public water or sewer available at the parcel, or only somewhere down the road?
• If a well is required, has a licensed well contractor looked at the site, or is that still an estimate?
• If septic is required, has anyone done soil work, or are you assuming the lot will perk?
• How far is the electric service, and who pays for an extension?

Florida septic and well rules are administered through the county health department and state environmental programs. Florida DEP is a starting point for environmental questions, not a permit for your lot. A contractor licensed for that work should confirm design and cost.

Pair this with buildable lots and flood and wetland checks. Review date: October 11, 2026.