Wooden docks and pilings in front of canal-front homes in Homosassa at dusk

HOMOSASSA, FLORIDA

Dock Repair Homosassa

Dock repair in Homosassa needs a Citrus County building permit, and any boat cover rebuilt with the dock must stay open on every side, with no roof railings or roof-access ladders (Citrus LDC Sec. 3101.H).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Homosassa owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who file with the county.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Lots without a house

Docks are not allowed on lots with no principal use unless the lot is undevelopable or a Conditional Use is approved. Conditions include the owner’s home within 100 feet, no electrical service except solar lighting, and one boat at most (Sec. 3102.A.1).

Homosassa River zones

The main marked channel of the Homosassa River is 25 mph year-round, while Otter Creek, Nature’s Resort Canal and the residential canals are idle speed, and Blue Waters is closed to entry from November 15 to March 31 (Rule 68C-22.011).

Palm-lined canal in Miami Beach with private docks and small boats

Why it matters

State exemption

FDEP exempts a single-family dock up to 1,000 square feet in canals and outside Outstanding Florida Waters, with roofs and decking counted, and verifying the exemption costs $100. Lift roofs may overhang no more than 1 foot.

A free inspection tells you which one you are looking at.

What a free inspection includes

A contractor comes to your property, looks at the structure above and below the waterline where needed, and tells you what is actually happening.

You get a written scope and estimate. No obligation, no trip fee.

  • On-site assessment of the structure and surrounding soil
  • Photos and a plain-English explanation of the problem
  • Written estimate with scope and materials
  • Repair versus replacement guidance where both are options
Contractor in a safety vest taking notes on a clipboard during an on-site assessment
Aerial view of the residential canal grid in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Serving waterfront Florida

Local waterways, permit offices, and conditions vary by region. Pick yours.

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Free Inspection Request

No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in the Nature Coast will call you to arrange a time.

Aerial view of waterfront homes along the Tarpon River in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Find out what your waterfront needs

A licensed marine contractor in the Nature Coast will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.