Drainage Engineering in Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County.
Our Engineering Services in Miami-Dade County
Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.
Residential Drainage Design
PE-stamped drainage plans for Miami-Dade County homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.
Learn MoreCommercial Stormwater
Commercial stormwater management for Miami-Dade County developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SFWMD ERP compliance.
Learn MorePermit Services
Full drainage permit management for Miami-Dade County. SFWMD ERP applications, iBuildMiami (miamidade.gov/permits) coordination, and local permit processing.
Learn MoreDrainage Challenges in Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County operates one of Florida's most complex drainage regulatory frameworks. Chapter 24 of the Environmental Protection Code governs stormwater management, with size-based permitting that routes smaller projects through Plan Review and larger ones through the Water Control Section. The county's flat topography, high water table, and coastal vulnerability to sea-level rise make engineered drainage solutions critical for every development project.
Triple-layer compliance
Miami-Dade County code (Chapter 24) + SFWMD ERP + city-specific requirements create one of Florida's highest-complexity jurisdictions for drainage permitting.
Sea-level rise and king tide impacts
Miami-Dade's coastal drainage challenges are nationally recognized — engineered solutions must account for rising groundwater and king tide flooding events.
Urban density challenges
Limited space for surface-level stormwater systems drives demand for underground detention, exfiltration trenches, and innovative below-grade stormwater management.
North Trail Basin Stormwater Compensation Trust Fund
This unique financial mechanism allows stormwater compensation payments in lieu of on-site treatment in the North Trail Basin area.
Key Requirements
- Chapter 24 Environmental Protection Code
- Stormwater Compensation Trust Fund (North Trail Basin substitution)
- Recertification per Section 24-21.1
- iBuildMiami portal
Miami-Dade County Drainage Regulations
Governed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
Permit Thresholds
< 2 acres: Plan Review Section ($300 res/$475 comm). 2+ acres: Water Control Section ($260+$50/acre).
Local Stormwater Ordinance
Miami-Dade County enforces its own stormwater ordinance with requirements that may exceed SFWMD minimums. Projects must comply with both local and district standards.
Chapter 24 Environmental Protection Code
Chapter 24 Environmental Protection Code
Stormwater Compensation Trust Fund
Stormwater Compensation Trust Fund (North Trail Basin substitution)
Recertification per Section 24-21.1
Recertification per Section 24-21.1
iBuildMiami portal
iBuildMiami portal
Design Storm
25-year, 3-day rainfall
Retention Standard
< 2 acres: Plan Review Section ($300 res/$475 comm). 2+ acres: Water Control Section ($260+$50/acre).
Permit Portal
iBuildMiami (miamidade.gov/permits)
Special Requirements
- Chapter 24 Environmental Protection Code
- Stormwater Compensation Trust Fund (North Trail Basin substitution)
- Recertification per Section 24-21.1
- iBuildMiami portal
How We Work in Miami-Dade County
Contact & Consult
Describe your Miami-Dade County drainage challenge. We assess your situation and outline the engineering approach.
Site Assessment
We evaluate your property, review existing conditions, survey elevations, and identify regulatory requirements.
Design & Engineering
Our licensed professional engineer creates SFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SFWMD and Miami-Dade County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Miami-Dade County drainage challenge. We assess your situation and outline the engineering approach.
Site Assessment
We evaluate your property, review existing conditions, survey elevations, and identify regulatory requirements.
Design & Engineering
Our licensed professional engineer creates SFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SFWMD and Miami-Dade County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Miami-Dade County drainage challenge. We assess your situation and outline the engineering approach.
Site Assessment
We evaluate your property, review existing conditions, survey elevations, and identify regulatory requirements.
Design & Engineering
Our licensed professional engineer creates SFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SFWMD and Miami-Dade County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.
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