FDEP’s Self-Certification Process for Single-Family Docks

Please follow the directions below when using the DEP Business Portal.

1. If you are applying for an exemption to build a new single family dock, click Apply-->Build-->Single Family Dock.
   
   
2. If you are applying for an exemption to add a boat lift to an existing dock, click Apply-->Build-->Boat Lift.
   
   
3. If you are applying for an exemption to repair an existing dock, click Apply-->Repair-->Single Family Dock (Repair or Replace).
   
   
4. If you are applying for a general permit to add riprap to the toe of an existing seawall, click Apply-->Build-->Riprap Structure.
   
   

The Self-Certification process is currently limited to

1. PRIVATE docks associated with detached individual single-family homes on the adjacent uplands
2. The dock being constructed is the sole dock on the parcel.

Through this electronic process, you can immediately determine whether a PRIVATE single family dock can be constructed without further notice or review by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). This includes notification of qualification for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers State Programmatic General Permit (SPGP IV). If qualified, this process will also provide a written confirmation of qualification so that further contact with FDEP will not be necessary.

YOU are responsible for ensuring that you meet all the limitations described herein. Users are advised that FDEP will be conducting inspections of selected docks to ensure compliance.