What is the process for obtaining a lease or easement over state lands?
A. Contact the DEP’s Division of State Lands at (850) 245-2555 for upland lease or upland easement application. If applying for lease or easement, complete the corresponding application and return application to Division of State Lands with all appropriate materials detailed in the application, plus a $300 nonrefundable processing fee. Submerged Land Leases Q. Who should one contact for permitting when they want to build a dock on private property or obtain a submerged land lease? A. Contact the local DEP district office that handles the county where the facility will be located. Q. How does one determine the status of a lease once the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) has been approved? A. Contact the Division of State Lands at 850-245-2555.