PLEASE NOTE: The city will be upgrading its self-service portal Friday, August 9, through Sunday, August 11. The portal will be unavailable during this time. The new and improved self-service portal is expected to be available Monday, August 12.
As part of this transition, existing users must create their accounts by using their original email. The original email must be used for you to be able to access permits and licenses associated with your existing account. Please refer to the step-by-step instructions to ensure that your account information is updated properly. For log in issues or questions, please contact permits@cityofwinterpark.org or 407-599-3237.
Thank you for your patience as we work to provide a safer, more user-friendly portal for our customers.
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Important Updates
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.
ATTENTION ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING/GAS/MECHANICAL PERMIT APPLICANTS
This permit requires a owner’s signature on the application or contract for standalone permits. Stand alone permits with a valuation of more than $5000 for Electrical/Plumbing/Gas and more than $17000 for Mechanical require a recorded notice of commencement.
The Building & Permitting Department will no longer provide Notice of Commencement recording services. Please be advised that after this date, individuals and businesses will need to make alternative arrangements for recording Notices of Commencement.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Beginning December 31, 2023, the 8th Edition of the Florida Building Codes will go into effect. These codes can be accessed via the ICC – Florida Building Codes website. Access administrative amendments to Chapter 1 of the 8th Edition (2023) of the Florida Building Code, Building – Ordinance 3288-23.
Please note that all master plans approved under the 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Codes will expire on December 30, 2023, and cannot be used for further permitting. New master plans in compliance with the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Codes will need to be submitted for review and approval before being used.
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Office: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Permitting: 8 a.m to 4 p.m.
Gary Hiatt
Director
Ashley Ong
Assistant Building Official
Ken Whittle
Chief Building Inspector
Theresa Dunkle
Code Analyst/Inspector
Renata Minoga
Building & Permitting Manager