Jet ski and PWC lifts
A jet ski lift beside your dock, floating or fixed.
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Floating drive-on lifts, small four-post lifts and davits for jet skis and tenders, set where they are easy to use and allowed by the permits.
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The short answer
A PWC or jet ski lift installed in South Florida typically costs $3,000 to $10,000, according to ThePricer's 2026 guide. Floating boat lifts and floating platforms of up to 500 sq ft combined (200 sq ft in Outstanding Florida Waters) are exempt from a state permit under Florida Statute 403.813, though county and city permits still apply.
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Who this is for
Owners with one or two jet skis or a small tender who want them out of the water and easy to launch.
Floating or fixed?
Floating drive-on lifts need no pilings and suit most canals. Fixed lifts and davits suit spots with strong wakes or where floats would ground at low tide. Floating lifts count toward the 500 sq ft state exemption together with any floating platform.[2]
| Item | Figure | Source and scope |
|---|---|---|
| PWC or jet ski lift, installed | $3,000 to $10,000 | ThePricer, South Florida, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a jet dock?
ThePricer's 2026 guide puts an installed PWC lift in South Florida at $3,000 to $10,000, depending on type and size.
Do I need a permit for a floating jet ski lift?
It can be exempt from a state permit up to the 500 sq ft limit, but in Miami-Dade work over tidal water still needs a DERM Class I permit, and your city may require a permit.
Sources
- How Much Does a Boat Lift Cost? (updated 11 Aug 2026), ThePricer.org (secondary cost guide; cited in the FCC master plan). Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Florida Statutes 2026, Section 403.813: Permits issued at district centers; exceptions, The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine). Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Class I Permit Application for Coastal Construction and Mangrove Trimming within Miami-Dade County (Revised May 2025), Miami-Dade County RER, Division of Environmental Resources Management (DERM), Coastal Resources Section. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- TYPE 8 Marine Structures (Dock, Seawall, Boatlift, Boathouse) Application Submittal Checklist, Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning and Building. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Department of the Army State Programmatic General Permit VI (SPGP VI), SAJ-2015-2575, State of Florida, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (document hosted by Florida DEP). Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Top Boat Lift Maintenance Tips (31 Jul 2025), ShoreMaster (boat lift manufacturer). Accessed October 27, 2026.
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