Class III Environmental Permit

The Class III permit is needed for construction within non-tidal canals or areas under the direct control of Miami-Dade County, such as canal rights-of-way, canal maintenance easements and reservations.

The Class III permit is needed to protect the access to and maintain control over the canal system for water management and flood protection purposes.

Before you start work, zoning approval from a local municipality or Miami-Dade County (if you are in unincorporated Miami-Dade) is required prior to construction activity. Depending on the features of each project, a Class IV permit may be required.

There may be instances when other permits are required. We encourage you to contact the Water Control Section at 305-372-6681 to discuss your particular case or to receive additional information.

• It takes approximately 30 days to process the Class III Permit
• Class III Permit fees are listed in the Fee Schedule
• The Class III Permit is valid for two years and it is renewable

Request time extension for permit

You may submit a time extension application 30 days before the permit expires. For more information, call 305-372-6681.

Permit transfer to new property owner

You may submit a Permit Transfer Form when a property is sold to another person or entity.

It must be submitted prior to 120 days after the date of transfer of ownership, or 90 days before the permit expires, whichever comes first. Permits are voided if no transfer is completed within the 120 days of the date of change in ownership or 90 days of permit expiration.