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 be phased in over a two-year period beginning 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.

For more information visit Proposed Environmental Permit Fee Updates.

An EPD permit is required prior to obtaining an Orange County Building permit for a new dock. Our permits review the dock construction for impacts to the environment and include review of side setbacks, roof height, terminal platform size and other specific criteria. Once you have obtained our permit, an Orange County Building permit is required.

For Division of Building Safety permitting requirements see New Commercial Structure or Residential Accessory Building.

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.

1. Complete an Application for Dock Construction 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 pages 2 and 3.
   • An Agent Authorization Form must also be submitted with the application.
   • Some boat docks may be grandfathered. Contact the Environmental Protection Division for rules regarding maintenance and repair of old docks.
2. Application is reviewed for compliance with County regulations by EPD.
3. EPD will conduct a site review.
4. EPD will send a Request for Additional Information if needed.
5. Once the permit application is administratively and technically complete, EPD issues the dock construction permit.
6. The permit is valid for one (1) year.
7. Once you have obtained a Dock Construction Permit, an Orange County building permit is required.

• Application Fee: $119.00
• Variance and Appeals (public hearing): $3,924.00
• Variance (administrative): $409.00

Environment Protection Division
3165 McCrory Place, Suite 200
Orlando, FL 32803

Email: wetlandpermitting@ocfl.net
Phone: (407) 836-1400
Fax: (407) 836-1499

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