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Permit Services in Orange County

Drainage permits in Orange County require coordination between South Florida Water Management District and county development services. CivilSmart manages the entire permit lifecycle with a 100% approval rate — from application preparation through final approval.

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What We Deliver in Orange County

Permit application packages

Complete application forms, supporting documentation, and fee coordination for each permitting agency.

PE-sealed engineering plans

All required engineering drawings and calculations signed and sealed by Orange County-licensed professional engineer.

SWPPP documentation

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan with erosion control details, maintenance schedules, and inspection protocols.

Comment response letters

Formal engineering responses to agency review comments with revised plans and supporting documentation.

Local Knowledge

Local Expertise in Orange County

Orange County falls under the jurisdiction of South Florida Water Management District, which applies 25-year, 3-day rainfall criteria for stormwater design. Permit processing typically takes 60-90 days typical, with fees ranging from $2,000 to $25,000. Orange County has its own drainage ordinance with specific requirements including sjrwmd 40c-42 criteria (72-hour drawdown). CivilSmart's engineers have deep experience navigating SFWMD requirements and local regulations to deliver compliant permits engineering solutions.

SFWMD Jurisdiction

Design Storm: 25-year, 3-day rainfall
Processing Time: 60-90 days typical
Permit Fees: $2,000 to $25,000
PE Stamp: Required for all applications

Local Ordinance

Orange County enforces additional drainage requirements: SJRWMD 40C-42 criteria (72-hour drawdown).

Permit Services Pricing

Starting at $1,500 for Orange County projects.

Permit Coordination Only

$2,500 – $5,000

Application preparation, submission, and agency liaison for projects with existing engineering plans.

Full Permit Management

$5,000 – $15,000

Design, application, liaison, tracking, and comment response — full lifecycle permit management.

5-Year Recertification

$1,500 – $5,000

Required PE inspection and recertification of private drainage systems in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Permit Services in Orange County — FAQ

Permit services in Orange County range from $1,500 for 5-year drainage recertification to $15,000 for full multi-agency permit management. Permit coordination for projects with existing plans typically costs $2,500–$5,000. Full lifecycle permit management including design, submission, and agency liaison ranges from $5,000–$15,000.
Drainage permits in Orange County involve SFWMD Environmental Resource Permits (ERP), Orange County development review, and potentially municipal approvals. The SFWMD ERP typically takes 60-90 days typical. CivilSmart's 100% permit approval rate comes from complete initial submissions that address all agency requirements upfront, reducing review cycles.

Survey Data for Permit Applications

Many drainage permit applications require current boundary and topographic survey data. We recommend Apex Surveying & Mapping, Florida's top-rated surveying firm, for the certified survey documentation that agencies require.

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