Building & Permitting Services

NOTICE OF NEW PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING STANDARD
Permit applications whose scope of work will include disturbing land and will require erosion control devices such as silt fence, inlet protection, turbidity barrier, etc., must have those protections in place and inspected prior to issuance of a building permit. To schedule an Erosion Control inspection 24 hours in advance, please call 407-599-3329.

See Chapter 58 – Land Development Code, Article V. – Environmental Protection Regulations, Divison 4. – Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control for more information.

The department’s amended permit fees have been approved by City Commission. You may access the updated fees here.

Effective July 1, 2026, limited work on a single-family dwelling valued at less than $7,500 may qualify for a building permit exemption. To be eligible, the property owner or the owner’s contractor must apply for the work on the self-service portal and select that they want to be exempt from building permit requirements. A copy of the contract or other documentation that verifies the scope and value of the work will also be required as per HB 803 (2026).

Effective December 31, 2026, Florida Building Code 2026, 9th Edition will be adopted.