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Trailer Parks and Migrant Parks
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This program includes mobile home parks, lodging and recreational vehicle parks, and recreational camps. The objective of this program is to minimize the risk of injury and illness in this residential environment.
Of primary concern and importance are safe drinking water supply, proper sewage disposal, a safe and disease free swimming pool (where provided), and assurances that the establishment is free from garbage, harmful insects, and rodent infestations.
All of these establishments are licensed annually by the department. County health departments provide direct services in the operational aspect of the program through routine inspections, plan reviews, educational programs, and enforcement actions. County health departments also investigate environmental health complaints.
More information at the Florida's Bureau of Community Environmental Health
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.
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 over 700 permits in 33 counties ensuring that 34,000 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-Inspection and Routine Inspections
• Investigations
• Education
• Enforcement of State Laws and Rules
Apply for a Permit
Application for Migrant Labor Camp or Residential Migrant Housing Permit is required by law. Permits for migrant farm worker housing are issued by the Environmental Health office. A Migrant Farm worker Housing guideline document is available to provide basic knowledge of the rules and regulations applying to Migrant Labor Camps and Residential Migrant Housing. The governing rules, Chapter 64E-17, provide sanitation and health standards relating to construction, operation, and maintenance of migrant labor camps and residential migrant housing.
More information about the Migrant Camp program.
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