Coastal Permitting

Organizational Information
Overview of Connecticut's Coastal Permit Program
Coastal Jurisdiction Line Fact Sheet
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Land & Water Resources Division Regulatory Map & Contact Information
Land & Water Resources Division Reorganization Outreach
Permits and Authorizations
Individual Permits - Structures, Dredging and Fill; Tidal Wetlands; 401 Water Quality
General Permits for Coastal Activities
GP Guidance Documents
4/40 Docks - Please be advised that it has come to our attention that additional guidance is needed regarding the eligibility criteria for new 4/40 residential dock structures under the General Permit for Minor Coastal Structures. The 4/40 Docks document has been updated to reflect the updated guidance.
Osprey Platform and Perch Pole
Short Permit Process - Certificates of Permission
Coastal Consistency - State and Federal
Management Materials
Connecticut Dredged Material Management Study
Managing Docks and Piers: DEEP Workshop Materials
Connecticut's Aquaculture Permitting Process
Connecticut Green Infrastructure Symposium
Content Last Updated March 21, 2025