Clearwater Construction
& Permit Services

Zone VE is FEMA's coastal high-hazard area, subject to high-velocity wave action in addition to flooding. Clearwater Beach is predominantly Zone VE. Construction in Zone VE has the most stringent requirements — structures must be elevated on open foundations (piles or columns) that allow wave action to pass underneath.

Yes. Coastal construction in Clearwater, particularly in Zone VE, requires a FEMA V-Zone Certification from a registered engineer or architect. MKC's Engineer of Record (EOR) provides V-Zone certifications as part of coastal permit packages.

An elevation certificate documents your building's lowest floor elevation relative to the Base Flood Elevation. It's used for flood insurance rating and is required for most permits in Clearwater's flood zones. MKC coordinates elevation certificate surveys as part of the permit management process.

Vacation rental properties on Clearwater Beach face the same flood compliance requirements as any other property, plus potentially additional licensing requirements. MKC manages building permits, compliance work, and engineering for investment and rental properties throughout Clearwater Beach.

MKC handles hotel and hospitality renovations, retail buildouts, restaurant construction, and commercial permits throughout Clearwater. We work with both City of Clearwater and Pinellas County jurisdictions as required by each project's location.