Frequently Asked Questions
Any work in wetlands on agricultural land may require a permit. In some cases, minor work with minimal impacts to wetlands may not require a permit. Please contact District Headquarters or the DeFuniak Springs service office if you have any questions.
Any low lying areas that hold water or near streams or floodplains may be wetlands. Please contact District Headquarters or the DeFuniak Springs service office to help determine if you have wetlands and may require a permit.
The fee for a Surface Water Management permit depends on the size of the project and/or its watershed. For most projects the fee is $25, but may be up to $500 for large projects.
An agricultural surface water management permit is valid for five years from the date of issuance.
This is required by Florida law. This ensures that the project is consistent with generally accepted engineering standards and to provide for public safety.
If the District is notified of the sale of the property within 30 days after of the sale, the permit is automatically transferred to the new owner. If the District receives notification after that, the permit holder and the new owner will be required to fill out transfer forms. There is no fee for transferring the permit to the new owner.