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SJRWMD Permit Authority

St. Johns River Water Management District Permit Guide

CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers navigate St. Johns River Water Management District ERP permit requirements for residential and commercial drainage projects across 18 Florida counties. From design through approval — we engineer your solution.

18 Counties
Variable — no fixed timeline; 30+ days for local coordination
PE Stamp Required
Get Your Free SJRWMD Permit Quote (305) 216-6944

SJRWMD ERP Permit Requirements

Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) requirements for projects within St. Johns River Water Management District jurisdiction.

Design Storm

Two-pronged nutrient approach (post-2024)

PE Stamp

Licensed Professional Engineer stamp required for all ERP applications. CivilSmart provides PE-sealed drainage designs.

Processing Time

Variable — no fixed timeline; 30+ days for local coordination

Permit Fees

$100 to $14,000

Permit Portal

SJRWMD permit applications are submitted via permitting.sjrwmd.com. CivilSmart handles the entire submission process — from initial application through final approval.

What Makes SJRWMD Unique

St. Johns River Water Management District has specific requirements that distinguish it from other Florida water management districts. Understanding these is critical for project compliance.

Springs protection emphasis (Silver Springs, Blue Spring, Wekiva)

Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) shared jurisdiction

Two-pronged nutrient approach (loading comparison + minimum performance)

87% of Florida counties have nutrient-impaired waterbodies

No fixed processing timelines published

SJRWMD Service Areas

CivilSmart provides drainage engineering and permit services across St. Johns River Water Management District territory.

Counties

Duval County (Jacksonville) Priority Orange County Priority Alachua County Priority Seminole County Brevard County Volusia County St. Johns County Osceola County Clay County Lake County

Cities

Jacksonville Priority Orlando Priority Gainesville Palm Bay

Additional SJRWMD Counties Served

CivilSmart serves all 18 counties within St. Johns River Water Management District territory, including these additional counties:

Flagler County Nassau County Baker County Putnam County Marion County

Need a drainage engineer in any of these counties? Get a free quote — we serve all SJRWMD jurisdictions.

SJRWMD Drainage Engineering FAQ

The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) administers Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) for stormwater and drainage projects. The design storm standard is Two-pronged nutrient approach (post-2024). A Licensed Professional Engineer must seal all permit applications. Processing typically takes Variable — no fixed timeline; 30+ days for local coordination. Permit fees range from $100 to $14,000. CivilSmart handles the entire ERP process from design through approval.
SJRWMD permit fees range from $100 to $14,000, depending on project size and type. In addition to permit fees, engineering costs for residential projects typically range from $3,000–$8,000, with complex projects from $5,000–$15,000+. Commercial stormwater engineering starts at $10,000. CivilSmart provides free quotes that include both engineering and estimated permit fees.
The St. Johns River Water Management District covers 18 Florida counties. CivilSmart provides drainage engineering services throughout the entire SJRWMD territory. We have dedicated service pages for Duval County (Jacksonville), Orange County, Alachua County, Seminole County, Brevard County, and 5 more counties. Contact us for a free quote in any SJRWMD jurisdiction.

Need a SJRWMD Drainage Permit?

CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers handle St. Johns River Water Management District ERP permits from design through approval. 100% permit approval rate.

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