Permit process overview
Environmental Resource Permit Information
Manual 
- Part A - Rules
- Part B - Basis of Review for ERP
- Part C - Forms, Fees and Other Information
- Part D - Project Design Aids
Fees
An Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) is required before beginning any construction activity that would affect wetlands, alter surface water flows, or contribute to water pollution.
Environmental Resource Permit
As authorized by Part IV of Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the District is responsible for permitting construction and operation of surface water management systems. The review process of an Environmental Resource Permit application ensures that the permit will authorize activities or situations that are not harmful to the water resources or inconsistent with the public interest. Complete ERP information is available in the Environmental Resource Permit Information Manual as PDF files linked from this page. To request a print version of the manual, or for more information about permitting, contact the appropriate Regulation department for your region.
Third-party noticing
District actions regarding issuance or denial of a permit, petition or qualification for exemption, only become closed to future legal challenges if third parties have been properly notified and no third party objects within a specific period. Third-party noticing information and forms are provided to assist for proper noticing regarding your application.
Forms
Please note: Data typed into these forms cannot be saved using free PDF-reader software. Please print your completed form if you would like a copy for your records. In order to save the form and data, additional software must be purchased.
- Permit Application for Site Conditions Assessment 547.27/SCA — June 1996
- Application (Section A) 547.27/ERP — May 2008
- Application (Section B) Information for Noticed General Environmental Resource Permits 547.27/ERP — May 2008
- Application (Section C) Notice of Receipt of Application 547.27/ERP — May 2008
- Application (Section D) Information for Standard General or Individual Environmental Resource Permits for Projects Related to a Single Family Dwelling Unit 547.27/ERP — May 2008
- Application (Section E) Information for Standard General or Individual (including conceptual) Environmental Resource Permits for Projects not Related to a Single Family Dwelling Unit 547.27/ERP — May 2008
- Application (Section F) Information for Individual (including conceptual) ERP for Mitigation Banks 547.27/ERP — May 2008
- Application (Section G) Application for Authorization to use State Owned Submerged Lands 547.27/ERP — May 2008
- Application (Section H) Information for Standard General ERP for Minor Surface Water Systems 547.27/ERP — May 2008
- Application (Section I) Information for Standard General or Individual ERP for Mining Materials other than Phosphate (Borrow Pits) 547.27/ERP — May 2008
- Application (Section J) Supplemental Information for Authorization to Conduct Incidental Site Activities 547.27/ERP — May 2008
- Application (Section K) Supplemental Information for Homeowner or Property Owner Association Documents 547.27/ERP — May 2008
- Application for Modification Short Form LEG-R.013.00 — May 2008
- General ERP Application for Modification Related to Outparcel Construction Within Permitted Commercial Projects LEG-R.001.00 — February 2005
- Application Procedure for a Noticed General Permit for a Minor Silvicultural Surface Water Management System 547.27/NOI — February 1996
- Petition for a Formal Determination of the Landward Extent of Wetlands and Surface Water Chapter 373.421, Florida Statutes (F.S.) 547.27/FJDS — August 1994
- US Army Corps of Engineers Application (optional supplement for those proposing activities in waters of the US) ENG FORM 4345 — July 1997
- Limited Waiver of 90-Day Time Limit 42.00-35 — September 1998
- Blanket Waiver of 90-Day Time Limit 42.00-36 — September 1998
- Statement of Inspection for Proper Operation and Maintenance 04.10 R-023 — June 2002
- Statement of Completion and Request for Transfer to Operation Entity 547.27/SOC — February 2007
- Notification and Request for Transfer of Environmental Resource Permit 04.10R-022 — July 2001
Supplemental information
- Pre-Application Review Meeting Format for ERP RPM.041.01 — October 2007
- Summary of ERP Responsibilities by FDEP
- How to Operate and Maintain Your Stormwater Management System August 2003
- Tips Regarding Permits for Agricultural Operations September 1999
- Soil Types in the District October 2001
Links
- NPDES Stormwater Program for Construction Activity (for projects 1 acre or larger)
- Florida Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) - Rules and Forms
