How to Apply for Concurrency Clearance
To access the portal, click on the image above.
To apply for Concurrency Clearance, begin with these steps:
Step 1: Project Information
In the Project Type drop-down menu, choose Concurrency.
In the Project Subtype field, select the applicable subtype that applies to your project.
Complete all fields in the Project Info Section.
If the project has multiple uses, complete all applicable fields in the Multiple Uses section.
The Anything Else? section is intended to provide a space for any additional information you would like to include on the project.
The Addl Parcel Info section is intended to list the addresses and parcel IDs of all parcels if the project includes multiple properties.
The Attachments section is intended to remind the applicant to attach all required documents.
In the Location Section, you can search the location of the project by address or parcel ID then select the correct property from the dropdown.
In the Attachments section, please attach all required documents. Select the files, include the date and the title of the document, then select Upload. Read and accept the disclaimer.
After uploading:
Proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: Contact Information
Provide contact information as applicable for:
Review all information thoroughly.
Proceed to Step 3.
Step 3: Review and Submit
Review the Project Information, Contacts, Location and Attachments fields.
Fee information will show as $0.00 at the time of submittal.
Once all information has been reviewed, select Submit. You will receive a project number on your portal and will receive an email confirmation.
Once the project is submitted and the application is verified by staff, the fee will be added, and you will receive a notification email with instructions for payment.
Payment can be made via cash, check (payable to HCBCC), or credit card (online or in-office). Please note a 3.5% fee applies to credit card transactions.
If you have any questions on concurrency clearance, please email development@highlandsfl.gov
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To access the portal, click on the image above.
To apply for Concurrency Clearance, begin with these steps:
- Login to your account in the eTRAKiT Self-Service Portal
- Select “Apply” under the Projects tab on the home page.
Step 1: Project Information
In the Project Type drop-down menu, choose Concurrency.
In the Project Subtype field, select the applicable subtype that applies to your project.
- Small Project – Generating 150 or fewer average daily trips.
- Minor Project – Generating more than 150 but fewer than 1,000 average daily trip.
- Major Project – Generating 1,000 or more average daily trips.
- Adjacent Municipality – Subject property is located within the City/Town limits of a local municipality. Parcel numbers start with A, S, or P.
- Unincorporated HC – Subject property is located within unincorporated Highlands County. Parcel numbers start with C.
Complete all fields in the Project Info Section.
- HELPFUL TIP: Hovering over the Tooltip icon will provide additional information on a field.
If the project has multiple uses, complete all applicable fields in the Multiple Uses section.
- Complete all fields in the Traffic Study section.
- Small Scale (less than or equal to 150 trips) – A traffic generation memo establishing the proposed development's trip generation at build-out per ITE Trip Generation, 12th Edition, and confirming the applicable threshold category under the TSM is required.
- Minor TIA (151-1000 trips) – Minor Traffic Impact Analysis required. Please note that a traffic methodology must be approved by the County Engineer prior to the submittal of the TIA.
- Major TIA (more than 1,000 trips) – Major Traffic Impact Analysis required. Please note that the traffic methodology must be approved by the County Engineer and a Methodology Per-Application conference must be held prior to the submittal of the TIA.
- Utility Capacity
- Solid Waste
- School Capacity
- Open Space
- Stormwater Plan
- Extension
The Anything Else? section is intended to provide a space for any additional information you would like to include on the project.
The Addl Parcel Info section is intended to list the addresses and parcel IDs of all parcels if the project includes multiple properties.
The Attachments section is intended to remind the applicant to attach all required documents.
In the Location Section, you can search the location of the project by address or parcel ID then select the correct property from the dropdown.
In the Attachments section, please attach all required documents. Select the files, include the date and the title of the document, then select Upload. Read and accept the disclaimer.
- If you do not select Upload, the documents will not attach to the project.
After uploading:
Proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: Contact Information
Provide contact information as applicable for:
- Applicant
- Owner
- Developer
- Engineer
- Traffic Engineer
Review all information thoroughly.
Proceed to Step 3.
Step 3: Review and Submit
Review the Project Information, Contacts, Location and Attachments fields.
Fee information will show as $0.00 at the time of submittal.
Once all information has been reviewed, select Submit. You will receive a project number on your portal and will receive an email confirmation.
Once the project is submitted and the application is verified by staff, the fee will be added, and you will receive a notification email with instructions for payment.
Payment can be made via cash, check (payable to HCBCC), or credit card (online or in-office). Please note a 3.5% fee applies to credit card transactions.
- Concurrency Fees:
- Unincorporated Highlands County:
- Small Project - $300
- Minor Project - $400
- Major Project - $600
- Adjacent Municipality:
- Small Project – Fee Waived
- Minor Project - $300
- Major Project - $500
- Unincorporated Highlands County:
If you have any questions on concurrency clearance, please email development@highlandsfl.gov
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