Apply for a Permit

Before You Apply

Start with the Planning Department: submit your site plan and obtain a Development Permit. Once Planning review is complete, the Building Department begins its review of your building permit application.

A Complete Application Includes

Only completed application packets will be reviewed.

• Plans, meeting the current Florida Building Code
• The truss package
• Florida energy forms
• Wind load documentation
• Soil test / foundation plan, if applicable
• Recorded warranty deed
• Notice of Commencement (filed with the Clerk of Court and submitted with the application)
• Approved Development Permit (required to obtain a septic permit)
• Approved site plan from the Planning Department
• Benchmark certificate, city approval, and septic approval, if applicable

Printable Forms & Downloads

• Residential Permit Application
• Commercial Permit Application
• Notice of Commencement
• Roof Permit Application
• Mobile Home Permit Packet
• Demolition / Relocation Application
• Owner-Builder Statement
• Authorized Agent Form
• Owner Acknowledgement Agreement
• Permit Fee Schedule
• Contractor Registration Information

Swimming Pools

Use the Residential Permit Application plus the Notice to Pool Owner. See also the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Ch. 515) and Safety Barrier Guidelines.

Look Up a Permit

For permit activity after January 1, 2021, use the county’s online permit portal: online permit portal. For earlier permits, call (850) 342-0223.