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Monroe County Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

Monroe County property owners face specific drainage and stormwater requirements governed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers provide PE-stamped drainage plans, stormwater management designs, and full permit coordination for residential and commercial projects throughout Monroe County.

1,000+ Projects 100% Permit Approval Since 2004

Our Engineering Services in Monroe County

Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.

Residential Drainage Design

PE-stamped drainage plans for Monroe County homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.

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Commercial Stormwater

Commercial stormwater management for Monroe County developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SFWMD ERP compliance.

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for Monroe County. SFWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.

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Monroe County Drainage Regulations

Governed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)

Local Stormwater Ordinance

Monroe County enforces its own stormwater ordinance with requirements that may exceed SFWMD minimums. Projects must comply with both local and district standards.

Sea-level rise provisions

Sea-level rise provisions

40ft SFHA height exception

40ft SFHA height exception

LDC Chapter 118 Environmental Resource Protection

LDC Chapter 118 Environmental Resource Protection

Design Storm

25-year, 3-day rainfall

Special Requirements

  • Sea-level rise provisions
  • 40ft SFHA height exception
  • LDC Chapter 118 Environmental Resource Protection

How We Work in Monroe County

1

Contact & Consult

Describe your Monroe County drainage challenge. We assess your situation and outline the engineering approach.

2

Site Assessment

We evaluate your property, review existing conditions, survey elevations, and identify regulatory requirements.

3

Design & Engineering

Our licensed professional engineer creates SFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.

4

Permit & Approval

We submit to SFWMD and Monroe County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.

We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.

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Monroe County Drainage Engineering FAQ

Yes, Monroe County requires drainage plans for development and redevelopment projects. Monroe County falls under the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), which administers Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) for projects exceeding general permit thresholds. Professional engineering support is recommended for permit applications. CivilSmart handles the entire permitting process from design through approval.
Residential drainage design in Monroe County typically ranges from $3,000–$8,000 for standard properties, with complex projects (flood zones, retention/detention systems, large lots) ranging from $5,000–$15,000+. Commercial stormwater management starts at $10,000 and scales with project complexity. Every CivilSmart project begins with a free custom quote based on your specific property and regulatory requirements.
Monroe County drainage projects must comply with SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) requirements under Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. Additionally, Monroe County enforces its own local stormwater ordinance that may impose stricter requirements than state minimums. Key local requirements include: Sea-level rise provisions; 40ft SFHA height exception. CivilSmart's engineers are experienced with all applicable Monroe County regulations.

Ready to Solve Your Monroe County Drainage Problem?

Get a free quote from Florida's drainage engineering specialists. PE-stamped plans, full permit coordination, and 100% approval rate.

Licensed Professional Engineers | 1,000+ Projects | 100% Permit Approval | Since 2004