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Planning a dock, seawall or boat lift? Start by understanding the permit.
Marine permitting can be confusing before you have even chosen a contractor. The Free Property Permit Check gives you a plain-language picture of what your project may involve — with no cost and no obligation.
Free Property Permit Check
Know what your project may involve — before you commit.
Enter your address and a short description of what you would like to build. A member of our team will put together an easy-to-read summary of what marine permitting for a project like yours commonly involves.
A property check is informational only. It is not a permit, a permit application or a guarantee that any project can be permitted. Permitting requirements and decisions are determined by the relevant agencies.
Understanding marine permits
Why waterfront projects usually need more than one approval.
A dock, seawall or lift can sit where several agencies’ responsibilities overlap. That is why marine permits often take longer than a typical building permit — and why understanding the path early helps.
Local & county
Cities and counties often review shoreline and construction aspects of marine projects.
State
State agencies review environmental and submerged-lands aspects of many waterfront projects.
Federal
Federal review can apply to work in or over navigable waters and sensitive habitat.
Which agencies apply, and what they require, depends on your specific property and project. Browse county permit guides →
Find a marine professional — on your terms.
If you would like help, we can introduce you to marine professionals in the Tideway Network who work in your area. Introductions happen only when you ask for them.
Start with a free property check
Tell us the address and what you are hoping to build. It takes a couple of minutes and costs nothing.
Choose to be introduced
If you would like help, you can ask to be introduced to marine professionals in the Tideway Network — only if you opt in.
You decide who to work with
You receive a small number of introductions and choose who to contact. There is no obligation to hire anyone.
Browse the Tideway Network
Explore published members of the Tideway Network, or request an introduction and we'll help connect you with professionals who work in your area.
Tideway provides software and optional introductions. It does not perform the professional services and does not guarantee any outcome. You contract directly with any professional you choose, and you are free to work with your own professionals instead. Learn how the Tideway Network works →
Start with a clear picture of your project.
The Free Property Permit Check is the easiest way to understand what your waterfront project may involve.