Land Clearing in LaBelle, FL
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About clearing land in LaBelle
Hendry County seat on the Caloosahatchee River along SR 80 and SR 29. Parcels range from in-town lots to multi-acre ranchettes and citrus land; riverfront and creek-side land can include wetlands that need a DEP determination before clearing. Permits go through the Hendry County Building Department in LaBelle; land inside city limits may also involve the City of LaBelle.
Services available in LaBelle
- Land Clearing
- Forestry Mulching
- Brush & Underbrush Clearing
- Lot Clearing for New Homes
- Stump Grinding
- Pasture & Fence-Line Clearing
What it typically costs
| Item | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry mulching, skid-steer mulcher (stems to ~8 in.) | from $3,000 per machine day | floridalandclearing.com Clewiston rate card |
| Excavator mulcher (stems to ~30 in., grubbing) | from $3,500 per machine day + transport | same |
| Dedicated mulcher (stems to ~24 in.) | from $4,000 per machine day + transport | same |
That contractor reports five of six Clewiston jobs (up to 2.5 acres) finished in one machine day. Your price depends on density, stem size, wet vs. dry ground, haul-off, and whether roots must be grubbed. Prices are published by one independent company and are shown as a reference only.
Permits in Hendry County
Hendry County requires a land clearing permit under Sec. 1-58-6(a)(5), except for bona fide agricultural purposes and clearing for house pads or development already approved through a site development plan or subdivision plat. The county's guidelines say no contractor license is required for this permit itself. Typical submittals: an Accessory Use permit application, a statement of purpose, proof of ownership (tax bill or recorded deed), a boundary survey showing easements and flood zone, a site plan marking areas to clear, a DEP wetlands determination (if applicable), floodway proof (if applicable), a driveway permit (if applicable), and debris-disposal receipts or a Florida Forest Service open-burn authorization number. Source: Hendry County Land Clearing Guidelines (PDF). Hendry County Building: (863) 675-5245. Gopher tortoises are protected statewide; if burrows are present, the FWC permit process applies before clearing.
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