FDOT · Access Permits · Florida

FDOT driveway permits,
reviewed right.

If you need a driveway permit on a Florida state highway, FDOT controls the process. We help you understand what's required, prepare a package that meets FDOT's standards, and work through the review cycle until you have your permit.

Request a Review See the process

Start with a scope.

Tell us about your project — we'll respond within one business day

Scoped and priced in writing before we start.

Not sure where to start?
That's exactly what we're here for

Tell us about your project and the roadway. We'll tell you what FDOT requires, what you need to prepare, and what to expect from the review process.

What does it cost?
You'll know before we start

Every engagement is scoped and priced in writing before any work begins. No surprises, no open-ended billing.

How long will it take?
That depends on the package

The single biggest driver of FDOT permit delays is revision cycles. Packages that go back and forth with the district. Our job is to reduce those.

§ 01 / FDOT Standards

FDOT access permits
have their own playbook.

Florida Rule 14-96 governs all access to the State Highway System. Before FDOT reviews a single plan dimension, they classify the roadway — Access Management Classification 1 through 6 — which determines your minimum spacing, connection type, and whether a median opening is possible.

Miss the classification or apply the wrong spacing standard and the package comes back. Apply for a connection category that doesn't match the access management map and the package comes back. Submit without a complete sight distance analysis tied to the posted speed and operating conditions — it comes back.

Our reviews work through Rule 14-96 and Design Standards Index 301 systematically, checking each criterion the FDOT reviewer will check, before the package reaches the district office.

  • Rule 14-96 Florida Administrative Code Primary governing rule for State Highway System access
  • DSI 301 FDOT Design Standards Index 301 Driveway geometry & design criteria
  • Form 850 FDOT Connection Permit Application Form 850-040-01
  • AM Class. Access Management Classification System Classes 1–6, spacing & connection standards
  • AASHTO Green Book (Geometric Design) Referenced where FDOT defers to national standards
§ 02 / Process

From package to
FDOT submittal.

01

Send your package

Site plan, survey, any prior FDOT correspondence or comment letters. We confirm receipt and return a concise scope, fixed fee, and turnaround within a few business days.

02

FDOT standards review

We check the package against Rule 14-96, DSI 301, and your access management classification. Sight distance, connection category, spacing, turning radii, and form completeness. Every finding is cited.

03

Markup & narrative

You get a marked-up plan set, a written review memo, and a reviewer-ready cover narrative. Flagged items are prioritized by what FDOT reviewers commonly cite in comment letters.

04

Submittal support

Optional. We stay on call through the FDOT review cycle to author responses to comment letters and represent the design intent in pre-application meetings with district staff.

§ 03 / FAQ

FDOT permit
questions, answered.

What is an FDOT driveway permit?
An FDOT driveway permit (officially a connection permit) is required for any new driveway, median opening, or modified access point on a Florida state highway. FDOT issues these under Florida Rule 14-96 and classifies the roadway using the State Highway System Access Management Classification system before determining applicable design standards.
What form do I need for an FDOT access permit?
The primary application is FDOT Form 850-040-01 (Connection Permit Application). Supporting materials typically include a site plan, traffic study for higher-volume connections, sight distance analysis, and documentation of the access management classification. Requirements vary by district and connection type.
What is the FDOT access management classification system?
FDOT classifies every state highway segment on a scale of 1 to 6 based on the roadway's function and the surrounding land use context. Class 1 (highest mobility) applies the most restrictive access standards; Class 6 (lowest mobility) is the most permissive. Your classification determines minimum connection spacing, median opening eligibility, and permissible connection types. The classification map is publicly available through the FDOT District offices.
How long does an FDOT access permit take?
FDOT permit review timelines vary by district and project complexity. Revision cycles are the single biggest driver of delays. A clean, complete package that anticipates the reviewer's criteria moves through faster than one that generates comment letters.
Do you work with all FDOT districts?
Yes. We take engagements across all seven FDOT districts. While each district has its own internal processes and reviewer preferences, the governing standards under Rule 14-96 and the FDOT Design Standards apply statewide. We flag district-specific tendencies where they affect the review.
How is this engagement priced?
Every engagement is scoped and priced in writing before we start. You know exactly what you are committing to before any work begins. Send your package and we'll return a written scope and fee within a few business days.
§ 04 / Get started

Send the package.
We'll send back a scope.

Tell us about your project, the roadway, and the FDOT district. You'll get a concise scope, fixed fee, and turnaround within a few business days.

Service area
Florida statewide
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8a–5p CT

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