Marine Permitting in Key Largo, FL | Glen Boe Associates

Getting a dock permit in Key Largo FL requires coordination with multiple federal, state, and local agencies — and Glen Boe Associates has been managing that process throughout Key Largo and North Key Largo, including Ocean Reef, for over 40 years.

We manage every permit your Key Largo waterfront project requires — completely in-house, from initial site assessment through final agency approval.

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

• Dock Design & Permitting — Fixed dock design by our licensed PE, with full ACOE, FDEP, and FKNMS permit management for Key Largo waterfront properties.
• Seawall Design & Permitting — Seawall repair, replacement, and new construction for Key Largo canal and open-water 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 Key Largo.
• Wetland Fill Permitting — Environmental Resource Permit management for fill projects in Key Largo and North Key Largo.
• Benthic Surveys — Conducted in-house by our FKNMS-authorized biologist for Key Largo nearshore construction projects.
• Swim & Observation Platforms — Design and permitting for residential waterfront properties throughout Key Largo.

Key Largo and North Key Largo are part of unincorporated Monroe County. Waterfront projects in this area require permits from multiple agencies:

• 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 Key Largo 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 Key Largo.
• Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) — Key Largo sits at the northern boundary of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The waters off Key Largo include John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and significant reef resources. Projects with potential coral or benthic impacts require FKNMS coordination and may require benthic surveys by an FKNMS-approved biologist — a credential our staff biologist holds.
• Monroe County Building Department — As part of unincorporated Monroe County, Key Largo waterfront construction requires a Monroe County building permit. Glen Boe Associates designs all projects to meet Monroe County code requirements and provides your contractor with all federal and state approvals.

Our team has extensive experience with projects in Ocean Reef and North Key Largo. The Ocean Reef community has its own unique character and project requirements. We are familiar with the specific conditions, water depths, and environmental sensitivities found throughout this area and can manage your project from initial consultation through permit approval.

Key Largo offers diverse waterfront conditions — Florida Bay on the Gulf side with its shallow grass flats and backcountry access, the Atlantic Ocean side with nearshore reef habitat, and extensive canal systems throughout the island. Each waterway has its own permitting considerations, and our team has direct experience with all of them.

Over 40 years of Florida Keys permitting experience means our team understands the specific environmental conditions and agency requirements that apply throughout Key Largo. Our licensed PE prepares all design drawings in-house. Our FKNMS-approved biologist conducts all benthic surveys in-house. Nothing is subcontracted.

Ready to start your Key Largo waterfront project?
Contact Glen Boe Associates for a free consultation. We will review your property, identify all permitting requirements, and give you a clear timeline.

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