NEW! Englewood Permitting Site Open
A pop-up permitting site at 6868 San Casa Drive, Englewood, is open for residential storm-related permits. Commercial permits unavailable. Visit the main office at 18400 Murdock Circle for other permits.
Hours: Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.)
Citizen Access Portal and the Digital Plan Room
Online application submittal, streamlined permit/plan review, digital signature verification, and much more.
Digital Plan Room Online Services
Required Documents for Permits
Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code requires a permit as follows: "Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the Building Official and obtain the required permit." Visit What Does Not Require a Permit for a list of items or work not requiring a permit.
View the required documents, forms, review stops, inspections and fees. "Over-the-Counter" type permits are residential Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing only which require minimal or no plans review.
Florida Product Approval Program
In order to expedite processing, please ensure that you have all of the required documentation completed and any applicable State of Florida Product Approval numbers (FL#) or Miami-Dade County Product Approval numbers (NOA#) available at the time of application. For more information, view the Florida Product Approvals & Notices of Acceptance document.