Building your Own Houseboat - Permits, Laws, & Regulations?

(Apalachicola, Florida)

Building a Houseboat in Florida, any Laws or Permits?

I am thinking of building a houseboat, 10 miles up river from Apalachicola, Florida.

It would be a small houseboat, simply 25 feet long, by 10 feet wide, with no motor.

What are the laws or regulations, and do I need any permits?

Reply - Answer
Well, that's a good question since the regulations and requirements can vary between different states.

I would suggest to check with your local boating authorities to see what the current requirements and regulations are regarding getting a stationary, none motorized, "homemade or homebuilt houseboat" approved.

Lastly, hopefully some of our readers will share and post comments about their houseboat permits and regulation experiences.

Thanks for sharing, IAN - from www.all-about-houseboats.com