Office of the Director - State Lands

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.