MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
Boat Lift Installation Miami Beach
Boat lift installation in Miami Beach has to fit the same projection limit as the dock: 10% of canal width, or 15% up to 40 feet on wider waterways (Sec. 66-113).
We put Miami Beach owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who place and permit the lift.
Free consultation, a written scope, no obligation.
Near the WD districts
Structures over 40 feet next to the WD-1 or WD-2 districts need conditional use approval from the Planning Board.
Before you install
If the seawall behind the lift is below 5.7 feet NAVD88 and due for work, raise it first. Sec. 54-62 applies once the wall work passes $500 per linear foot.
Why it matters
Neighbors can object
Under Miami-Dade Code Sec. 24-48.2, a short-form DERM permit goes to a County Commission hearing if anyone files a written request before it issues.
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
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Serving waterfront Florida
Local waterways, permit offices, and conditions vary by region. Pick yours.
Get a free inspection
No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Miami-Dade County will call you to arrange a time.
Find out what your waterfront needs
A licensed marine contractor in Miami-Dade County will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.