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.
WE NOW OFFER ELECTRONIC RECORDING OF DOCUMENTS WITH ORANGE COUNTY.
The fee to record a Notice of Commencement with Orange County through our office is $20.
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 $2500 for Electrical/Plumbing/Gas and more than $7500 for Mechanical require a recorded notice of commencement.
Permit Application Forms
- Building Permit Application
- Building Moving Permit Application
- Cooking, Warming or Serving Food Permit Application – Excludes Food Trucks (Handled by Fire-Rescue Department)
- Development Review Committee Application
- Electric Service Requirements Application
- Electrical Permit Application
- Electrical PrePower Form (Commercial)
- Electrical PrePower Form (Residential)
- Excavation and Landfill Permit Application
- Gas Installation Card
- Generator Permit Application — Checklist & Guidelines
- Mechanical Permit Application
- Mobile Food Vending Requirements (Handled by Building & Permitting Services)
- Mobile Food Vending Requirements (Handled by Fire-Rescue Department)
- Mobile Food Vendor Permit (Handled by Fire-Rescue Department)
- Motion Photography Production Permit
(All film and photography permitting is processed through Orlando Film Commission) - Owner Builder Affidavit (Statement of Fact)
- Plumbing, Gas, Septic Tank and Sewer Work Application
- Product Approval Cover Sheet
- Solid Waste Services Permit
- Tent & Events Under a Tent Permit Application (Handled by Fire-Rescue Department)
- Test Report – Envelope Leakage
- Test Report – Duct Leakage
- Variance Information, Checklist & Application
- Well Drilling and/or Pump Permit Application
Checklists
- Low Density Residential (R-2) or Medium Density Multiple Family (R-3) – New Construction, Addition or Major Alteration Checklist
- Low Density Residential (R-2) or Medium Density Multiple Family (R-3) – Minor Exterior or Interior Alteration Checklist
- Multifamily (R-4) or Commercial Buildings – New Construction, Addition or Major Alteration Checklist
- Multifamily or Commercial Building – Minor Alteration and Change of Occupancy Checklist
- Single Family Residence – New Construction, Addition or Major Alteration
- Single Family Residence – Minor Exterior or Interior Alteration (No Addition)
- Single Family Residential – Plan Submittal Application Checklist (Handled by Public Works Department)
- Solar PhotoVoltaic Systems Permit Checklist
- Swimming Pool and Spa (Permit Applicant Checklist)
- Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Safety Form
- Urban Forestry Checklists
Festivals
Autumn Art Festival
- Application for Additional Serving Area/Display (available September 2019)
- Rules of the Road (available September 2019)
Sidewalk Art Festival
Winter on the Avenue
Guides
- Commercial & Multi-family Permitting Procedure Guide (Flow Chart, Checklists, Application, Florida Product Approval, Notice of Commencement, Inspections, Certificate of Occupancy)
- Residential Permitting Procedure Guide (Zoning Criteria, Flow Chart, Checklists, Application, Florida Product Approval, Electric Form, Owner Builder Affidavit, Notice of Commencement, Inspections, Certificate of Occupancy)
Guidelines
- Welcome, Contractor Guidelines
- Accessory Structure, Garage, Carport, Shed or Pool Cabana
- Boathouse or Dock
- Door and/or Window Replacement
- Generator Permit Application Checklist & Guidelines
- Miscellaneous Construction, Non-structural Repairs, Stucco, Siding, Soffit and Fascia Installation
- New Mechanical Equipment Installation
- Pool Demolition Permit Submittal and Inspection Guidelines
- Residential Mechanical Equipment Change Outs
- Swimming Pools and Spas
- Signs
- Screen Rooms and Pool Enclosures
- Wall or Fence
Estate & Garage Sales
Estate & Garage Sale Permit issuance is not available online.
Permits are issued Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the second floor of City Hall. Permits are $10; ages 59 and up are $5.
Setback Calculation Sheets
Miscellaneous
- Address Change/Addition Request
- Application for Adult Entertainment License/Yearly Renewal
- Application Solicitation Permit
- Blower Door Requirements
- Change of Contractor Packet
- Deed Restriction – Guest House
- Deed Restriction – Front, Rear & Side Porches
- Easement Vacate Request Instructions
- Event Permitting
- Hold Harmless Agreement
- Owner builder – Commercial
- Owner builder – Residential
- Power of Attorney
- Public Performance Zone Temporary Designation Application
- Roof Dry-in Affidavits
- Telecommunications Provider Registration
- Temporary Certificates of Occupancy/Completion
- Notice of Commencement
Notice of Commencement can be recorded through our department. A recording fee is charged. They can also be obtained at 109 E. Church Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Orlando; Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For questions, please call 407-836-5115.