Species assessment guides and Habitat Conservation Plan update
Summary
The Habitat Conservation Plan and Incidental Take Permit for Big Pine and No Name Keys expire June 30, 2026. The board was to accept a US Fish and Wildlife Service letter transitioning reviews of three protected species into the county's permit referral process under the 2010 Biological Opinion starting July 1, 2026.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not stated, but changed review pathways can affect permit timelines and costs for builders on the Lower Keys.
Property owners and applicants on Big Pine and No Name Keys who need permits after the HCP expires.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission Hearing - Oct 28, 2026
A county ordinance was proposed to update the species assessment guides and fold in new federal provisions tied to the Incidental Take Permit. This affects how development projects are reviewed for impacts on protected species in the Keys.
Board of County Commissioners - Jun 10, 2026
The Habitat Conservation Plan and Incidental Take Permit for Big Pine and No Name Keys expire June 30, 2026. The board was to accept a US Fish and Wildlife Service letter transitioning reviews of three protected species into the county's permit referral process under the 2010 Biological Opinion starting July 1, 2026.
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