How many ROGO points do you need to build in the Florida Keys?

How many Rogo points do you need to build in the Keys? Well, that depends on the current rankings. In order to obtain a building allocation, an individual’s application must be evaluated by the score sheet, or also referred as Evaluation Points Criteria. The person with the highest ROGO points is awarded a building allocation.  If you have never heard of the term ROGO, then follow the link.

Now to answer the question how many Rogo points you need in order to build a house in the Florida Keys.  The answer is, there is no exact number of points you must have in order to get an allocation, it just needs to be enough points to be at the top of the list.

The table below shows you the current rankings for the Lower Keys, Year 30, Quarter 1.   It’s super small so I am going to zoom in on the “Totals” section. 

If you look all the way to the right, in the last column, you will see the total number of points. The highlighted individuals will be getting an allocations. The totals range from 41, 40, and 35. So in order to get an allocation in the lower keys, at this time, you need to be at 35 points or more to receive a building allocation.

The one other item to note about the ranking sheet is the date of submission.  This isn’t a first come first serve type of list.  The waiting list is always moving.  If a person enters ROGO at later date than you and has more points they will be moved ahead of you.  The person with the most points wins the race.

Monroe county has it’s own score sheet; the City of Marathon has it’s own score sheet, and so on. So the number of points needed to build will vary from place to place.

Here are some links to the current Rogo results so you can see where the ranking totals are at.

Monroe County Rogo Results 

City of Marathon

Village of Islamorada

If you are wondering how to get points, follow our link here to view the score sheets and what you need know about them. Also learn about the word Tier.

I know it seems a bit confusing to build a home in the Florida Keys, but once you understand how the system is set up, you can do it. Some people actual hire, others to help them get their permit. If your super busy and just don’t have the time to invest in learning, then hiring someone might be beneficial. But in my opinion, the average Joe should be able to understand the steps needed to build a home in the Florida Keys. Don’t give up; you can always call us to answer your questions. – 

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