PROPOSED PERMIT FEE CHANGES
Orange County is proposing updates to its natural resource permitting fees, including Boat Dock,
Boat Ramp, Lakeshore Protection, and Shoreline Alteration/Dredge and Fill permits. These fees
have not been reviewed or updated since 2007 and no longer reflect the County’s cost to provide
permit review, inspections and compliance services. If approved, the updated fees will go into
effect October 1, 2026. The proposed fees are based on a cost-of-service study and are intended
to improve cost recovery, support staffing needs, reduce review delays and strengthen environmental
protection.
PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE
| Permit Type
|
Current Fee
|
Proposed Fee
|
| Lakeshore Protection
|
$126
|
$1,308
|
| Boat Dock Construction
|
$119
|
$1,812
|
| Boat Ramp Construction
|
$182
|
$2,338 – $3,562
|
| Shoreline Alteration (Hardening)
|
$182
|
$3,431
|
| Shoreline Alteration (Dredging)
|
$182
|
$4,910
|
Contact wetlandpermitting@ocfl.net
for more information.
description
A shoreline alteration permit may be required if you are installing a seawall or other structures to stabilize your shoreline. This type of permit is also needed for dredging, drag lining, filling, pumping of sand, or other alterations to the shoreline or lake bottom of our lakes or canals. All shoreline alteration projects require a public hearing and approval by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners.
Generally, stone rip-rap and native vegetation should be installed waterward of a seawall to offset the adverse effects on the environment, unless these measures will cause navigation impairment or greater environmental harm. Properly installed rip-rap reduces wave action energy, helps prolong the functional lifespan of a seawall, protects shorelines on adjacent properties, and creates vital wildlife habitat necessary for many species to perform basic life-cycle functions such as resting, nesting and foraging.
Process
Please note: The Florida Legislature passed an update to Section 125.022, Florida Statutes (FS), effective Oct. 1, 2025. For any applications received on or after Oct. 1, 2025, an applicant has 30 days from the date of a Request for Additional Information (RAI) letter to respond to EPD. However, Section 125.022, FS, allows the applicant to submit a written request to EPD to waive the timeframes. If a response to an RAI is not received within 30 days, or a waiver is not approved within that period, EPD will close the application. The applicant will then be required to reapply, including any application fees. An Application for Waiver can be requested from EPD by emailing WetlandPermitting@ocfl.net and can also be found under Get Forms.
- Complete and submit an Application for a Shoreline Alteration/Dredge and Fill Permit.
- Application can be mailed, delivered or faxed to Orange County Environmental Protection Division (EPD), 3165 McCrory Place, Suite 200 Orlando, Florida 32803. Fax: (407) 836-1499.
- Submit application with required materials listed on page 2. Note: three (3) copies are required for the shoreline alteration plans and must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer.
- As of January 1, 2009, the following forms are required with all permit application submittals:
- Application is reviewed for compliance with County regulations by EPD.
- EPD will conduct a site review.
- EPD will send a Request for Additional Information if needed.
- Once the permit application is administratively and technically complete, a public hearing with the Board of County Commissioners is scheduled.
- The Board of County Commissioners will either approve or deny the permit.
- The permit will be issued after 30 days of appeal time and is complete.
- The permit is valid for one (1) year.