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Tallahassee Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

Tallahassee drainage projects require coordination with Leon County and the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers deliver PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and permit services for Tallahassee properties.

1,000+ Projects 100% Permit Approval Since 2004

Our Engineering Services in Tallahassee

Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.

Residential Drainage Design

PE-stamped drainage plans for Tallahassee homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.

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Commercial Stormwater

Commercial stormwater management for Tallahassee developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and NWFWMD ERP compliance.

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for Tallahassee. NWFWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.

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Tallahassee Drainage Regulations

Governed by the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)

Local Stormwater Ordinance

Tallahassee enforces its own stormwater ordinance with requirements that may exceed NWFWMD minimums. Projects must comply with both local and district standards.

Growth Management fee schedule

Growth Management fee schedule ($459-$1,250+ permit fees)

Ordinance 25-O-18 Comprehensive Plan

Ordinance 25-O-18 Comprehensive Plan

Design Storm

Statewide standards (Chapter 62-330)

Special Requirements

  • Growth Management fee schedule ($459-$1,250+ permit fees)
  • Ordinance 25-O-18 Comprehensive Plan

How We Work in Tallahassee

1

Contact & Consult

Describe your Tallahassee drainage challenge. We assess your situation and outline the engineering approach.

2

Site Assessment

We evaluate your property, review existing conditions, survey elevations, and identify regulatory requirements.

3

Design & Engineering

Our licensed professional engineer creates NWFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.

4

Permit & Approval

We submit to NWFWMD and Tallahassee, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.

We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.

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Tallahassee Drainage Engineering FAQ

Drainage permit requirements in Tallahassee depend on your project scope. Tallahassee falls under the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD), which administers Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) for projects exceeding general permit thresholds. Professional engineering support is recommended for permit applications. CivilSmart handles the entire permitting process from design through approval.
Residential drainage design in Tallahassee typically ranges from $3,000–$8,000 for standard properties, with complex projects (flood zones, retention/detention systems, large lots) ranging from $5,000–$15,000+. Commercial stormwater management starts at $10,000 and scales with project complexity. Every CivilSmart project begins with a free custom quote based on your specific property and regulatory requirements.
Tallahassee drainage projects must comply with NWFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) requirements under Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. Additionally, Tallahassee enforces its own local stormwater ordinance that may impose stricter requirements than state minimums. Key local requirements include: Growth Management fee schedule ($459-$1,250+ permit fees); Ordinance 25-O-18 Comprehensive Plan. CivilSmart's engineers are experienced with all applicable Tallahassee regulations.

Ready to Solve Your Tallahassee Drainage Problem?

Get a free quote from Florida's drainage engineering specialists. PE-stamped plans, full permit coordination, and 100% approval rate.

Licensed Professional Engineers | 1,000+ Projects | 100% Permit Approval | Since 2004