🧱 Florida Keys Seawall Rules – What You Need to Know For Seawall Repair

If you live on the water in the Florida Keys, your seawall helps protect your home from flooding, erosion, and storms. But did you know there are rules about seawalls that you need to follow?

Here’s a simple guide to help you understand what’s required.

📏 Seawalls Are Required in Many Areas

If your property is next to a canal, bay, or other waterway, you may be required to have a seawall. These walls stop the land from washing away and help protect your home.

If your seawall is damaged or missing, you may need to repair or build one to meet Monroe County rules.

📝 You Need a Permit to Build or Repair

Before you build or fix a seawall, you must get a permit. This makes sure your seawall is built safely and won’t harm the environment.

Permits may be needed from:

• Monroe County

• Florida Department of Environmental Protection

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

• Your local city, like Marathon or Key Colony Beach

We can help with all the paperwork.

🚫 You Could Get Fined for a Broken Seawall

If your seawall is cracked, leaning, or falling apart, the county might issue a code violation. You’ll need to fix it by a deadline or risk getting fined.

🌊 Seawalls May Need to Be Taller Soon

Sea levels are rising, and flooding is getting worse. Other parts of Florida (like Fort Lauderdale) already require taller seawalls. The Keys may follow soon.

Fixing your seawall now could save you money — and stress — later.

🛠️ How Seawall Florida Keys Can Help

We make the process simple for homeowners. Here’s what we offer:

✅ Free Inspections – We’ll check your seawall and explain what needs to be done
📄 Permit Help – We take care of the paperwork for you
🏗️ Construction & Repairs – We build, fix, or raise your seawall
🔧 Maintenance Plans – We keep your seawall strong and working well

📞 Call Today for a Free Inspection

Let’s make sure your home is safe and up to code. We serve the Florida Keys from Marathon to the Upper Keys.

Seawall Florida Keys
📞 239-456-2395
📧 seawallfloridakeys@gmail.com
🌐 www.seawallfloridakeys.com