New Resident
Permits
Building, driveway, land-clearing, and well/septic permits in Hendry County.
Almost every project on a Montura lot — a new build, an addition, a barn, a driveway, a well, or clearing land — needs a permit. Pulling them up front protects your investment and avoids steep fines.
Building Permits
New construction, additions, re-roofs, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work all require permits from Hendry County Zoning & Planning (640 S Main St, LaBelle, FL 33935 — (863) 675-5240). Contractors typically pull them; owner-builders can pull their own with restrictions. Need a contractor? See our Local Businesses → Contractors page.
Driveway & Culvert Permits
Any new driveway or culvert connecting to a county road requires a permit from the Central County Water District (CCWD) — 475 S Cabbage Palm St, Clewiston, FL 33440 — (863) 983-5797. Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 AM–5 PM; Friday–Sunday closed. Need a site-work crew? See our Local Businesses → Site Work page.
Land Clearing
Clearing beyond a small footprint requires a Vegetation Removal / Land Clearing Permit from Hendry County Planning & Zoning (640 S Main St, LaBelle, FL 33935 — (863) 675-5240). Wetlands and protected species can trigger state review. See our Local Businesses → Landscape & Lawn page for local land-clearing crews.
Wells
Well construction is permitted by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) — 3301 Gun Club Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 — (561) 686-8800 / 1-800-432-2045. Water quality and private-well health is regulated by the Florida Department of Health, Hendry County — 1100 S Olympia St, Clewiston, FL 33440 — (863) 983-1408. See our Local Businesses → Well Drilling & Water Equipment page for licensed drillers.
Septic
Septic systems are permitted by the Florida Department of Health, Hendry County — 1100 S Olympia St, Clewiston, FL 33440 — (863) 983-1408. See our Local Businesses → Septic Tank Services page for installers and pump-outs.
Inside Clewiston City Limits
If your property is inside Clewiston city limits, additional city permits may apply. Clewiston City Hall — 121 Central Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440 — (863) 983-1484.
Helpful Links
- Hendry County Zoning & Planning
640 S Main St, LaBelle, FL 33935 · (863) 675-5240
- Central County Water District (CCWD)
475 S Cabbage Palm St, Clewiston, FL 33440 · (863) 983-5797 · Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM — driveway & culvert permits
- SFWMD — Well Construction Permits
3301 Gun Club Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 · (561) 686-8800 / 1-800-432-2045
- Florida DOH Hendry — Septic & Well Water
1100 S Olympia St, Clewiston, FL 33440 · (863) 983-1408
- Clewiston City Hall
121 Central Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440 · (863) 983-1484
- Local Contractors
- Local Site Work & Driveways
- Local Landscape & Land Clearing
- Local Well & Water Equipment
- Local Septic Tank Services
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