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 call 407-599-3329. Schedule inspections 24 hours in advance.

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

This department is currently reviewing the amended permit fees. Once approved, the updated fee schedule will be posted before July 1, 2026.

Effective July 1, 2026, limited work on a single-family dwelling valued at less than $7,500 may qualify for a permit exemption. To be eligible, the property owner or the owner’s contractor must submit a written request to the Building Official, along with a copy of the contract or other documentation that verifies the scope and value of the work, as required by HB 803 (2026).

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