How to Get Building Permit in Florida?

As per the Census Bureau, US Building Permits are the approval or authorization by the government to legally work on construction projects in permit-issuing places. 

The building and other related permits are usually issued by the city located in Florida. This is mainly done by the respective Building Department. If the location is in an unincorporated area, check with the county to find the respective department office to file the permit.

Features of  Florida Building Department And Permits

• There are different types of building permits required in Florida. So, the project may require more than one permit depending on the type of project intended to construct. 
• A building permit is required for any person or business to construct, alter, repair, or demolish any building or structure. Except in certain circumstances, a building permit must be obtained by a licensed contractor. In some instances, a homeowner can secure a building permit as an owner-builder. In addition, the owner of a business may be able to secure a permit for projects costing less than $75,000.
• The exemptions of a construction project that do not need Florida permits are FS 553.79, FS 553.79(2), FS 553.79(3), as per Florida Building Construction Standards.

Documents Required for Florida Building Permit

The general requirements of documents that need to be submitted to apply for a building permit are:

1. Name of the project and address of the property
2. Owner’s name and contact information
3. Contractor’s name, license number, business name, and contact information
4. Bonding company name and address
5. Your architect or engineer’s name and contact information
6. Mortgage lender’s name and address
7. Type of work to be done
8. Estimated cost of construction

The documentation required depends on the type of permit you are applying for. Building permits in Florida normally require drawn plans to show the work that will be done and how, as well as proof of ownership for the property. 

The details on the size of the property, the name, license, and the number of subcontractors used for the project.

CLICK THE LINK TO YOUR CITY BELOW TO APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT

Boca Raton	Boynton Beach	Cape Coral
Clearwater	Coral Springs	Davie
Daytona Beach	Deerfield Beach	Delray Beach
Deltona	Fort Lauderdale	Gainesville
Hialeah	Hollywood	Jacksonville
Lakeland	Largo	Lauderhill
Margate	Melbourne	Miami Beach
Miami	Miramar	North Miami
Orlando	Palm Bay	Pembroke Pines
Pensacola	Plantation	Pompano Beach
Port St. Lucie	Sarasota	St. Petersburg
Sunrise	Tallahassee	Tamarac
Tampa	West Palm Beach

The Application Procedure For Each City In Florida Is Different And Is Given In Their Respective City Department Links above.

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