Marine Permitting in Islamorada, FL

Getting a dock permit in Islamorada FL requires coordination with multiple federal, state, and local agencies — and Glen Boe Associates has been managing that process throughout the Village of Islamorada for over 40 years, with 1,375 completed projects since 1999.

From Florida Bay to the Atlantic Ocean and the canals in between, we manage the full permit process for Islamorada waterfront property owners — completely in-house.

We design and permit every type of waterfront structure for Islamorada residential and commercial properties:

• Dock Design & Permitting — Fixed dock design by our licensed PE, with full ACOE, FDEP, and FKNMS permit management.
• Seawall Design & Permitting — Seawall repair, replacement, and new construction for Islamorada waterfront properties.
• Maintenance Dredging — Dredging plans, environmental assessments, benthic surveys, and full ACOE and FDEP permit applications.
• Boat Lifts & Davits — Design and permitting for boat lifts, davits, and boat ramps throughout Islamorada.
• Wetland Fill Permitting — Environmental Resource Permit management for fill projects in the Village of Islamorada.
• Benthic Surveys — Conducted in-house by our FKNMS-authorized biologist for Islamorada nearshore construction projects.
• Swim & Observation Platforms — Design and permitting for residential waterfront properties throughout Islamorada.

Islamorada waterfront projects require permits from multiple agencies. As a Village of Islamorada property owner, your project will typically require coordination with:

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) — Authorization under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and/or Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for dock, dredging, and fill projects in Islamorada waters.
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) — An Environmental Resource Permit is required for construction in, on, or over Florida’s surface waters and wetlands throughout Islamorada.
• Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) — Islamorada sits within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Projects with potential impacts to coral or seagrass resources require FKNMS coordination. Our FKNMS-approved biologist conducts required benthic surveys in-house.
• Village of Islamorada Building Department — The Village of Islamorada has its own local government and building department. All waterfront construction requires a Village of Islamorada building permit. Glen Boe Associates designs all projects to meet Village code requirements and provides your contractor with all federal and state approvals.

Our team has permitted projects throughout Islamorada’s diverse waterways — Florida Bay on the Gulf side, the Atlantic Ocean on the ocean side, and the canal systems throughout the Village. Islamorada’s waters include critical seagrass habitat and nearshore habitat that require careful navigation during the permitting process. Our in-house FKNMS-approved biologist ensures all environmental requirements are handled correctly from the start.

With over 40 years of experience in the Florida Keys and 1,375 completed projects in Islamorada since 1999, our team understands the specific environmental conditions, water depths, and agency expectations that apply to Islamorada waterfront properties.

Our licensed PE prepares all design drawings in-house. Our FKNMS-approved biologist conducts all benthic surveys in-house. We prepare and submit complete applications to ACOE, FDEP, and FKNMS — and we follow every project through to final approval.