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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Migrant Farmworker Housing

Contact the Migrant Farmworker Housing Program

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Health Issues

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.

Business Issues

150,000 to 200,000 migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families annually travel and work in Florida.The migrant labor camp program currently issues 1,443 permits in 54 counties ensuring that 86,000 migrant and seasonal farm workers, and families live in housing that meets or exceeds standards set by law.

County Health Departments ensure 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

Apply for a Permit

Migrant Labor Camps and Residential Migrant Housing need a permit prior to opening. For assistance and guidance in obtaining a permit, contact the County Health Department where your Labor Camp or Residential Migrant Housing is located. 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.

Forms

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

Migrant Labor Camp Inspection Form DH 4060

The Department maintains Inspection Data for Migrant Labor Camps.

Links

Human Trafficking Links