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Okeechobee County Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County.

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Engineering Services

Our Engineering Services in Okeechobee County

Okeechobee County drainage projects require PE-stamped engineering plans that comply with SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) standards. Our Licensed Professional Engineers deliver drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services throughout Okeechobee County.

Residential Drainage Design

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

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Commercial Stormwater

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

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Permit Services

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

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Okeechobee County Drainage Regulations

Governed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)

Lake Okeechobee BMAP phosphorus TMDL target

Lake Okeechobee BMAP phosphorus TMDL target (105 metric tons/year)

Online permitting transition to Tyler Technologies

Online permitting transition to Tyler Technologies (June 2025)

Monthly site plan review schedule for development projects

Monthly site plan review schedule for development projects

Design Storm

25-year, 3-day rainfall

Special Requirements

  • Lake Okeechobee BMAP phosphorus TMDL target (105 metric tons/year)
  • Online permitting transition to Tyler Technologies (June 2025)
  • Monthly site plan review schedule for development projects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Okeechobee County Drainage Engineering FAQ

Yes, Okeechobee County requires drainage plans for development and redevelopment projects. Okeechobee County falls under the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), which administers Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) for projects exceeding general permit thresholds. A Licensed Professional Engineer must prepare and seal drainage designs for permit submission. CivilSmart handles the entire permitting process from design through approval.
Drainage engineering in Okeechobee County costs $3,000–$8,000 for standard residential properties and $5,000–$15,000+ for complex projects involving flood zones, retention/detention systems, or large lots. 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 SFWMD regulatory requirements.

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