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Dredging in Hillsboro Beach
Hillsboro Beach is a narrow barrier-island town with Atlantic frontage on one side and the Intracoastal on the other, connected by private canals running east-west across the strip.
Local context
Hillsboro Beach is a narrow barrier-island town with Atlantic frontage on one side and the Intracoastal on the other, connected by private canals running east-west across the strip. Many properties along Hillsboro Mile have bay-side basins that have lost significant depth since the original 1960s-70s dredging programs.
The town's regulatory environment is among the most complex in Broward County. Oceanfront work requires CCCL (Coastal Construction Control Line) coordination with FDEP. Bay-side work requires a standard ERP plus USACE Section 10/404 for any canal connected to the Intracoastal. Town of Hillsboro Beach permits are reviewed by the local building department with environmental sign-off from Broward DPEP.
Waterways we work in Hillsboro Beach
- Intracoastal Waterway
- Atlantic Ocean (oceanfront properties)
- Hillsboro Canal
- Hillsboro Inlet
Neighborhoods served
- Hillsboro Mile
- Hillsboro Shores
- Hillsboro Lighthouse area
Permitting in Hillsboro Beach
- Town of Hillsboro Beach Building Department
- Broward County DPEP
- FDEP CCCL Individual Permit (oceanfront)
- FDEP ERP (bay-side)
- USACE Section 10/404
Common dredging projects in Hillsboro Beach
- Bay-side residential dredging
- Pre-construction work for shoreline restoration
- Oceanfront emergency post-storm scope (where qualifying for emergency rule)
Frequently asked
- How long does dredging take in Hillsboro Beach?
- Most residential dredging projects run 2-5 days in the field once mobilized. The full timeline from first call to closeout survey is typically 4-7 months, with most of that being permit review. Hillsboro Beach permits flow through Town of Hillsboro Beach Building Department alongside the state and federal reviews.
- Do I need a permit to dredge in Hillsboro Beach?
- Yes. Dredging in Hillsboro Beach requires authorization from FDEP and, in most cases, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Broward County environmental review applies as well. We handle the full permit application as part of every project.
- What does residential dredging cost in Hillsboro Beach?
- Residential projects in Hillsboro Beach start around $4,000 for small dock-side clear-outs and scale up based on volume removed, spoil disposal distance, and site access. We provide a fixed-price quote after an on-site depth survey at no cost.
Request a site visit in Hillsboro Beach
Free on-site depth assessment. We respond within one business day.