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 inspection of housing.

Brochures providing an overview of the program have been produced in English and Spanish.

Approximately, 150,000-200,000 seasonal farmworkers and their families annually travel and work in Florida.

housing complex with people in the common area

The program currently issues 1,443 permits in 54 counties ensuring that 86,000 seasonal farmworkers and families live in housing that meets or exceeds standards set by law.

County health departments ensure uniformity and continuity with program’s rules and procedures by providing:

  • Plan Review and Permitting
  • Pre-Licensing and Routine Inspections
  • Investigations
  • Education
  • Application of State Laws and Rules
View Inspection Data
Apply for a Permit

Residential farmworker housing facilities need a permit prior to opening. For assistance and guidance in obtaining a permit, contact the county health department where your camp or residential migrant housing is located.

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 Rule 64E-14, Florida Administrative Code, provide sanitation and health standards relating to construction, operation, and maintenance of migrant labor camps and residential migrant housing.

Forms

The Department maintains inspection data for farmworker housing.

Safety Resources
State and Federal Resources