Permit approval agencies

Getting a permit isn't just about the building department. Cleard navigates every agency in the approval chain — from local zoning to federal Army Corps review.

Municipal

Building Dept
Building Department
The first stop for every permit.
Zoning / Planning
Zoning & Planning Department
Land use approval before the permit.
Impact Fees
Impact Fees
One-time infrastructure charges assessed at permit issuance.
Fire Marshal
Fire Marshal / Fire Prevention Bureau
Fire code compliance review for commercial and multi-family.

Regional

DERM
Department of Environmental Resources Management
Environmental clearance for construction near sensitive areas.
WASD / Utilities
Water & Sewer / Utilities Department
Water and sewer clearance for new connections and modifications.
SFWMD / ERP
Water Management District — Environmental Resource Permit
Stormwater and wetland permitting for larger projects.

State

DOH
Department of Health
Health department approval for septic, pools, and food service.
FDEP / Coastal
State Environmental Agency — Coastal & Submerged Lands
State permits for construction near the coast and water.

Federal

ACOE
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Federal permits for work affecting navigable waters and wetlands.

Private / Community

HOA / ARB
Homeowner Association / Architectural Review Board
Community approval before the permit.

Cleard manages every layer

From the building department to the Army Corps of Engineers — we submit, track, and resolve every approval in the chain so your job stays on schedule.

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