Active Permits
3,847
Pending Review
142
Avg. Processing
34d
Expiring Soon
612
Within 30 days
Applications YTD
1,893
Approval Rate
94.2%
Permit Categories
View all permitsDocks & Structures
Private docks, commercial docks, breakwaters, and floating structures
Shoreline & Land
Dredging, excavation, retaining walls, boat ramps, and vegetation management
Water & Buoys
Buoy placement, replacement, and domestic raw water permits
Events & Commercial
Fishing tournaments, sanctioned events, and commercial operations
Trees & Habitat
Hazardous tree cutting with habitat protection considerations
Transfers & Notifications
Dock sale notifications, electrical certifications, and permit transfers
Lakes Managed by GRDA
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees46,500 acres
Lake Hudson12,000 acres
W.R. Holway Reservoir~800 acres
All floating structures must be permitted. Permits are annual, calendar-year-based.
Important Seasonal Restrictions
April 1 – July 31: No dredging, excavation, or vegetation management (fish spawning + bat maternity season)
Exception: Hazardous tree removal permits available year-round
FERC Project Boundary: Additional federal review required for activities within the boundary