Applying For A Shoreline Use Permit / License At Lake Sidney Lanier? Here Is A Guide To Dock Permits & Applications!

If you are in the process of purchasing a Lake Lanier waterfront home with a dock, you have probably realized by now that you will need to contact the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers in order to get information on the dock permit and process for having the permit placed in your name.  In order to facilitate the process, please note the following contact information for the Corps at Lake Sidney Lanier.

Mail:Lake Sidney Lanier
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 567
Buford, GA 30515-0567

Visit:Lanier Project Management Office/Visitor Center
1050 Buford Dam Road
Buford, GA 30518

GPS, WGS84: W84°3'58.9", E32°9'34.7"

Office:                  770-945-9531
Water Release:  770-945-1466
Lake Level:         770-945-1467

The following map shows the current location of the Corps office , should you need to visit in order to process your application.  It's the icon with the flag on top!





Additionally, please view the following slides for more details on dock permits and the application process.  These slides are from the U.S. Army Corps website for Lake Sidney Lanier.

Applying For A Shoreline Use Permit / License At Lake Sidney Lanier from Arthur Prescott

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Lake Lanier Real Estate Today

Today we're following up on a community in Oakwood, Georgia called Pointe West.  It's an upscale community with lakefront and off lake homes.  Located on the east side of Lake Lanier, Pointe West is close to I-985 and a short commute north to Gainesville or south to Buford and Duluth.  Here's a map of Pointe West:



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Homes in Pointe West are representative of elegance on Lake Lanier.  Currently, there are a number of homes for sale in this neighborhood.  To take a look at what we're referring to, see the detailed listings of homes for sale in Pointe West.

The next topic for today has to do with Lake Lanier's shoreline and interaction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  When we are showing properties on the lake, we are always asked about the rules regarding the shoreline, paths, grounds maintenance and dock permits.  For clarification, we always refer clients to the online version of the Shoreline Management Plan.  In this plan, you'll find many answers to most of your questions regarding these issues.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is very clear about its rules and regulations for the shoreline of Lake Lanier.  We have a link to the plan on our website at LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com .

This Lake Lanier home popped up on our searches this morning and it's a stunner!  4198 Cumberland Point Drive, Gainesville, Ga.  Take a look at this incredible property in Cumberland on Lanier.  Sweeping views of the lake and every luxury feature you can imagine.


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We've just been notified via our FMLS Custom Searches of a new Lake Lanier home sale.  The property is located at 8835 Lakeside Way, Gainesville, GA. in Bridgewater subdivision.  This home was listed at $325,000 and sold for $318,000.  Total days on market are listed at 116 days.  If you are interested in Bridgewater, see the other homes listed for sale in Bridgewater On Lake Lanier!


If you are a Cumming resident, on or near the lake, you no doubt recognize the following photos!

That's right!  It's lunch time at El Rio!  An institution here in Cumming and just a few miles off Hwy. 400 in downtown Cumming!  Plating up the town with delicious Mexican platters since 1988, and that's a lot of good food!  Don't miss the delicious lunch fajitas!

The real estate news and trends indicate high demand for homes to rent.  We have received numerous inquiries this week for Lake Lanier homes for rent and off-lake homes for rent.  The demand for these properties has skyrocketed.  If you are considering your home as an asset, and a tool for rental income, please contact us immediately.  We need properties to rent!  We have potential tenants that are looking for full time residences and weekend lake homes!  We are searching for properties that can be rented annually, and qualify for inclusion in our Property Management Program.