Hurricane Preparedness in Martin County, FL (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Martin County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Martin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Hurricane Shutters

Martin County has no separate county ordinance mandating shutter installation timing, but the Florida Building Code requires all new construction and replacement openings in wind-borne debris regions to have impact-rated protection (impact glazing or approved shutters). Martin County is in a wind-borne debris region with design wind speeds of 150-170 mph.

Martin County Hurricane Shutter Requirements

Some Restrictions

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Flood Elevation

In Special Flood Hazard Areas, Martin County requires the lowest finished floor of any new or substantially improved structure to be at least 1 foot above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). This is codified in the Land Development Regulations Article 4, Division 10 (Flood Protection).

Martin County Flood Elevation Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

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All Martin County ordinances

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