Getting a dock permit in the Florida Keys is unlike getting a permit anywhere else in Florida. The combination of federal, state, and sanctuary regulations that apply to Monroe County waterfront properties means the process involves more agencies, more documentation, and more potential delays than most property owners expect. This guide covers everything you need … Read more
One of the most common misconceptions among Florida Keys waterfront property owners is that the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary prohibits dock construction entirely. It does not. Private docks, seawalls, boat lifts, and other waterfront structures can be permitted within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary — provided they meet the environmental and regulatory requirements … Read more
Waterfront properties in the Florida Keys depend on seawalls to protect shorelines, stabilize property, and provide access to the water. Whether you are building a new seawall or replacing a deteriorated structure that has reached the end of its useful life, the permitting process in Monroe County involves multiple agencies and requires careful preparation before … Read more
One of the first questions waterfront property owners ask when planning a project is: What will dock permit costs in the Florida Keys actually be? The answer involves far more than a single permit fee. Getting a dock permitted in Monroe County requires coordination with multiple agencies, engineering drawings prepared by a licensed professional engineer, … Read more
After more than 40 years managing dock permit applications throughout Monroe County, the team at Glen Boe & Associates has seen the same delays happen again and again — and almost all of them are preventable. Understanding what causes dock permits to stall in the Florida Keys is the first step toward keeping your project … Read more
When Florida Keys property owners ask about dock vs swim platform options, the answer depends on one key factor: water depth. One of the most common conversations we have with new clients goes like this — a property owner buys a waterfront lot, excited about having their own dock, and then discovers the water in … Read more
If you need a dock permit in the Florida Keys, you will almost certainly deal with the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The FKNMS dock review in the Florida Keys process confuses many property owners. This guide explains what the Sanctuary is, how it affects your project, and what to expect before construction begins. What … Read more
If you own waterfront property in the Florida Keys, one of your first questions is probably this: how long will the permitting process take? The honest answer is that it depends. Project type, property location, agency workload, and application completeness all affect the timeline. After more than 40 years of managing dock permits in Monroe … Read more
Benthic surveys help identify sensitive marine habitats — such as seagrass, coral, and sponge communities — that may be affected by construction. At Glen Boe & Associates, we perform FKNMS-compliant benthic surveys to support marine permitting in the Florida Keys. Our team documents whether submerged resources are present within your proposed project area. This allows … Read more
