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Division of State Lands

FAQ: Land Sales to the State

Would the state be interested in buying my property?

It depends on the property. For specific information, contact the Division of State Lands at 850-245-2555.

What is needed to close on a property?

Generally, three due diligence products are needed for a closing with the state: title commitment, survey and environmental site assessment. Once received, the products must be reviewed and approved by staff members, such as closing staff, attorneys and potential managers.

FAQ: Land Stewardship

How do I report suspicious activity (i.e., dumping) that may be affecting the environment?

Dial #DEP on a cellphone or call 877-2-Save-FL. Appropriate law enforcement offices will be notified.

How can I determine if there are conservation lands in a particular area?

Visit FNAI. In the menu bar under Conservation Lands, click on Conservation Lands Map. A separate window will open with an interactive map of Florida's conservation lands.

FAQ: Use of State-Owned Land

How do I know if property is currently under lease or state-owned?
Send a location map listing the section/township/range to the Uplands Leasing Section of the Division of State Lands. They will submit a request to the Title and Land Records Section for a determination of any encumbrances, such as an upland lease or easement, on the property. You also may call 850-245-2555.

FAQ: Disposition of State Lands and Facilities Annual Report

The Division of State Lands (DSL), as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (BOT), is Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship. DSL’s role goes far beyond just acquiring lands for protection. It provides oversight for the management of activities on more than 12 million acres of public lands including lakes, rivers and islands. These public lands help ensure Florida’s residents and visitors have the opportunity to truly appreciate Florida’s unique landscapes.

FCT Management Plans

Once the appraisals are reviewed and approved, either the applicant or the FCT will begin negotiations with the property owners. The applicant will be responsible for developing a Project Plan and a Management Plan. The Trust will notify the applicant when it’s appropriate to begin to draft the Plan. Funded applicants with pre-acquired projects will generally be asked to initiate development of the Management Plan right away. Funded applicants with partially pre-acquired and/or new acquisition projects will be asked to initiate Plan development once closing is fairly certain.

FCT Governing Board Members

Florida Communities Trust Governing Board Members

Mara Gambineri

As the Deputy Secretary for Land and Recreation, Mara Gambineri oversees 175 state parks and trails, more than 12 million acres of public lands, and 4 million acres of coastal uplands and submerged lands. The program also acquires and protects lands for preservation and recreation.

What to know Before the Next Hurricane Season

Marinas on leased state-owned land can be damaged or destroyed during hurricane season. As a sovereignty submerged lands leaseholder, you may be entitled to financial relief from lease fees if you are affected by a hurricane. When a hurricane makes landfall in Florida, the Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection issues an Emergency Final Order for a specific time frame and area. This emergency order is to help Floridians recover from hurricane damage and provides relief from some regulatory requirements and allows for credits and waivers for certain fees.

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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystems.

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3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 Public.Services@FloridaDEP.gov 850-245-2118 MyFlorida.com

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