Selecting Your Permit Type
Applying for a permit can sometimes seem overwhelming. There are many different permit types to choose from and selecting the wrong permit type will likely delay the approval and completion of your project. For this reason, the City has included, below, a reference guide to choosing the right permit to submit. If you still need assistance, we encourage you to contact a Permit Specialist at (407) 539-6150.
| Permit Type | Work Class | Description of Work | Checklist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building (Commercial) | Accessory Structure | Any accessory structures on multi-family and commercial properties, including sheds, canopies, awnings, flag poles, and fountains, detached garages, sheds, cabanas, trellis, gazebos, and screen enclosures (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Building (Commercial) | Addition | Addition to an existing multi-family or commercial structure (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Building (Commercial) | Alteration, Remodel, Repair | Alteration, Repair or Remodel of an existing commercial building or space (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Building (Commercial) | Concrete Work | Walkways or other concrete work associated with a commercial building that is not a foundation or driveway | Download Checklist |
| Building (Commercial) | Fence | Installation, repair or replacement of a fence or wall on a commercial property | Download Checklist |
| Building (Commercial) | Foundation Only | Permit to allow an early start on a commercial property including underground plumbing, electrical or mechanical elements and the footings/slab but construction cannot go vertical above slab | Download Checklist |
| Building (Commercial) | New Construction | Any new construction on a commercial building (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Building (Commercial) | Antenna | Any new or addition to cell phone towers, antennas concealed in other types of towers and antennas mounted on tall buildings for communications purposes and data transmission/receiving (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Demolition (Commercial) | Commercial | Complete commercial building demolition that may include an entire buildings or structures, portions of buildings or spaces and may serve as a means to start a project before plans for the build-back have been reviewed and approved | Download Checklist |
| Demolition (Commercial) | City Work | Demolition of or in a City-owned non-residential building or structure | Download Checklist |
| Demolition (Residential) | Residential | Complete demolition of a residential building | Download Checklist |
| Demolition (Residential) | City Work | Demolition of or in a City-owned residential dwelling unit or structure | Download Checklist |
| Building (Residential) | Accessory Structure | Any accessory structure associated with single family or duplex structure. This may include detached garages, sheds, cabanas, trellis, gazebos, and screen enclosures (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Building (Residential) | Addition | Any additions to existing single family, townhome, and duplex. This also includes alterations to the existing structure in conjunction with an addition (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Building (Residential) | Alteration, Remodel, Repair | Any alteration, remodel or repairs to an existing single family home, townhome or duplex including, but not limited to, replacement of cabinetry, interior windows and doors, exterior siding and stucco repair/replacement(please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Building (Residential) | Concrete Work | Walkways or other concrete work associated with a residential (1-4 family) building that is not a foundation or driveway | Download Checklist |
| Building (Residential) | Fence | Installation, repair or replacement of a wood, vinyl or metal fencing or block masonry wall associated with a residential property | Download Checklist |
| Building (Residential) | Foundation Only | Permit to allow an early start on a residential property including underground plumbing, electrical or mechanical elements and the footings/slab but construction cannot go vertical above slab | Download Checklist |
| Building (Residential) | Modular Home | Permit for site, foundation etc. for newly placed one-and two-family manufactured/modular buildings but does not include alterations to existing manufactured/modular buildings, additions to existing buildings or commercial manufactured/modular buildings | Download Checklist |
| Building (Residential) | New Construction | Construction of a new single-family or duplex dwelling (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Building (Residential) | Relocation | Residential buildings or structures moved into or within the City (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Building (Residential) | City Work | Any alteration, addition or repair in an existing or construction of new City-owned residential building (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Building (Residential) | Clearing & Grading | Any activity on a single-family or duplex lot that involves grading/re-grading and/or drainage work, whether the lot is vacant or developed | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Alteration, Remodel, Repair | Alteration, Repair or Remodel of an existing commercial building or space involving electrical work | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Addition | Electrical work on additions to existing commercial buildings, apartments and condominiums (does not include alterations to existing buildings without an addition, or new buildings) | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | New Construction | Electrical work on new commercial buildings, apartments and condominiums (does not include alterations to existing buildings or additions to existing buildings) | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Service Upgrade | Overhead to underground service/upgrade associated with a commercial structure | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Low Voltage, Voice, Data, Cable | Low Voltage work on any structure not associated with a single family or duplex structure | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Security | Wired or wireless security systems for any buildings except for single-family or duplex dwellings | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Access Control (no Maglocks) | Wired or wireless systems for control of gates or entry into a suite, space or room not associated with single family or duplex structure | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Access Control (with Maglocks) | Wired or wireless systems for control of gates or entry into a suite, space or room not associated with single family or duplex structure | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Access Control (gate system) | Wired or wireless systems for control of gates not associated with single family or duplex structure | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | City Work | Any electrical work on a City-owned non-residential structure or property | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Temporary Pole/Power | Installation of electric temporary pole or power on any structure or property excluding single-family or duplex structures | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Generator | Installation or replacement of a generator on a commercial property or for commercial use | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Meter Box Change out | Meter box change out associated with a commercial building | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Panel | Panel replacement associated with a commercial building | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Radio Enhancement | Any new, repair or replacement of a radio enhancement system for first responders in a commercial building | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Commercial) | Other | Any electrical work of a nature that does not fit any other category of commercial electrical work | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Residential) | Alteration, Remodel or Repair | Alteration, Repair or Remodel of an existing single-family or duplex dwelling unit involving electrical work | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Residential) | Access Control (gate system) | Wired or wireless systems for control of gates associated with single-family or duplex structure | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Residential) | Addition | Electrical work on additions to existing single-family, duplex and townhomes which does not include new buildings or alterations to existing buildings | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Residential) | New Construction | Electrical work on new single-family, duplex and and townhomes (does not include alterations to existing buildings, additions to existing buildings) | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Residential) | Service Upgrade | Overhead to underground service/upgrade associated with a single-family or duplex dwelling unit | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Residential) | City Work | Any electrical work on City-owned residential dwelling | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Residential) | Temporary Pole/Power | Installation of electric temporary pole or power on any single-family or duplex structures or property | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Residential) | Generator | Installation or replacement of a generator on a single-family or duplex property | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Residential) | Meter Box Change out | Meter box change out associated with a single-family or duplex dwelling unit | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Residential) | Panel | Panel replacement associated with a single-family or duplex dwelling unit | Download Checklist |
| Electrical (Residential) | Other | Any electrical work of a nature that does not fit any other category of residential electrical work | Download Checklist |
| Fire | Fire Alarm | Any installation, repair or replacement of a fire alarm in a commercial building | Download Checklist |
| Fire | Fire Suppression (hoods) | Any installation, repair or replacement of a fire suppression system in a commercial building | Download Checklist |
| Fire | Fire Sprinkler | Any installation, repair or replacement of a fire sprinkler system in a commercial building | Download Checklist |
| Fire | Fire Protection | Any installation, repair or replacement of a fire protection system in a commercial building | Download Checklist |
| Fire | City Work | Any fire protection-related work on City-owned structure or building | Download Checklist |
| Gas | Fuel Tank Installation (Above ground) | Installation or change out an above ground fuel tank | Download Checklist |
| Gas | Fuel Tank Installation (Under ground) | Installation or change out of a below ground fuel tank | Download Checklist |
| Gas | Fuel Tank Removal | Removal of abandoned LP or fuel oil tanks | Download Checklist |
| Gas | Gas Piping | Installation, repair or replacement of gas piping whether in the building or exterior tank or natural gas service | Download Checklist |
| Gas | Other | Other gas work requiring a permit under the Florida Building Code | Download Checklist |
| Mechanical (Commercial) | Alteration, Remodel or Repair | Mechanical work on any structure that is not a single-family or duplex structure beyond a simple equipment change out | Download Checklist |
| Mechanical (Commercial) | HVAC Change out | Mechanical equipment change out that is not single-family or duplex | Download Checklist |
| Mechanical (Commercial) | City Work | Mechanical work in any City-owned commercial facility | Download Checklist |
| Mechanical (Commercial) | New Construction | Mechanical work on new commercial buildings, apartments and condominiums (does not include alterations to existing buildings or additions to existing buildings) | Download Checklist |
| Mechanical (Commercial) | Other | Any mechanical work associated with a commercial building that does not fit into any of the other Mechanical Commercial descriptions above | Download Checklist |
| Mechanical (Residential) | Alteration, Remodel or Repair | Mechanical renovations to existing single family, duplex or townhome dwelling that is not include additions or new buildings | Download Checklist |
| Mechanical (Residential) | HVAC Change out | Mechanical equipment change out on existing single-family, duplex or townhome dwelling | Download Checklist |
| Mechanical (Residential) | City Work | Mechanical work in any City-owned residential dwelling unit | Download Checklist |
| Mechanical (Residential) | New Construction | Mechanical work on new single-family, duplex or townhome dwelling unit which does not include alterations to existing buildings, additions to existing buildings or apartments or condominiums | Download Checklist |
| Mechanical (Residential) | Other | Any mechanical work associated with a single-family or duplex dwelling that does not fit into any of the other Mechanical Commercial descriptions above | Download Checklist |
| Miscellaneous | Awning/Canopy | Installation or replacement of free-standing and attached canopies and awnings for non-residential and multi-family applications (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical permit may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Miscellaneous | Awning/Canopy | Installation or replacement of free-standing and attached canopies and awnings for 1-4 family residential applications | Download Checklist |
| Miscellaneous | Chicken Keeping | Permit required to allow chicken-keeping and coop placement | Download Checklist |
| Miscellaneous | City Work | City work that involves any of the other work classes under Misc. Building Permit but is performed at City-owned facilities | Contact City Staff |
| Miscellaneous | Door/Window Replacement | Replacement of cabinetry, exterior windows and doors, exterior siding and stucco repair/replacement associated with an existing single-family, duplex or townhome dwelling unit | Download Checklist |
| Miscellaneous | Driveway | Installation or repair of any driveway, which may include concrete or pavers, on a single-family or duplex property (please note, other permits, such as right-of-way, permit may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Miscellaneous | Fence | Installation or repair of any fence associated with a residential or non-residential property. | Download Checklist |
| Miscellaneous | Privacy Wall | Any wall constructed to be an uninterrupted surface which has footing/foundation support and may have window openings, unlike a fence | Download Checklist |
| Miscellaneous | Retaining Wall | Installation or repair of a retaining wall of any height (if in the 100 year flood plain) or any retaining wall is more than 24" high measured from the lower finish grade | Download Checklist |
| Miscellaneous | Screened Enclosure/Room | Any enclosed accessory structure associated with a single-family or duplex dwelling unit such as, but not limited to, detached garages, sheds, cabanas, trellis, gazebos, and screen enclosures (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Miscellaneous | Short-term Rental | Establishment of a new short-term rental unit, or the transfer of ownership or annual renewal of an existing short-term rental unit | Download Checklist |
| Miscellaneous | Sidewalk | Installation or repair of a sidewalk on a single-family or duplex property that is located outside the right-of-way (ROW work requires separate ROW permit) | Download Checklist |
| Miscellaneous | Tent | Installation of a tent meeting the requirements for a permit under the Florida Building Code | Download Checklist |
| Photovoltaic System (Commercial) | New PV System | Installation of a new solar photovoltaic system on all properties that do not include a single-family or duplex dwelling unit (please note, a commercial electrical permit may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Photovoltaic System (Commercial) | Renovation/Addition to PV System | Repair, replacement or expansion of an existing solar photovoltaic system on all properties that do not include a single-family or duplex dwelling unit (please note, a commercial electrical permit may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Photovoltaic System (Residential) | New PV System | Installation of a new solar photovoltaic system on single-family or duplex dwelling unit (please note, a residential electrical permit may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Photovoltaic System (Residential) | Renovation/Addition to PV System | Repair, replacement or expansion of an existing solar photovoltaic system on single-family or duplex dwelling unit (please note, a residential electrical permit may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Plumbing (Commercial) | Alteration, Remodel or Repair | Plumbing renovations to existing commercial buildings, apartments and condominium (does not include additions or new buildings) | Download Checklist |
| Plumbing (Commercial) | New Construction | Plumbing work on new commercial buildings, apartments and condominiums (does not include alterations to existing buildings or additions to existing buildings) | Download Checklist |
| Plumbing (Commercial) | Water Heater | Installation, repair or replacement of water heaters (may be solar, gas, or electric) associated with a commercial building, apartment or condominium unit | Download Checklist |
| Plumbing (Commercial) | Solar | Installation, repair or replacement of solar plumbing system (i.e. water heaters for potable water supply or solar energy for heating pool water) associated with a commercial building, apartment or condominium unit | Download Checklist |
| Plumbing (Commercial) | Sewer Connection / Hook-up | Any sewer connection/hook up that involves the sewer line from the edge of the building where it ties into the main drain to the right-of-way where it ties into the City lateral | Download Checklist |
| Plumbing (Commercial) | Other | Any plumbing work on sheds, decks and demolitions for apartments, condominiums and commercial properties and plumbing work that does not fit any other plumbing work class (does not include new buildings, alterations to existing buildings, additions or pools) | Download Checklist |
| Plumbing (Residential) | Alteration, Remodel or Repair | Plumbing renovations to existing single-family, duplex and townhomes (does not included new buildings or additions to existing buildings) | Download Checklist |
| Plumbing (Residential) | New Construction | Plumbing work on new single-family duplex and townhomes dwelling (does not include alterations to existing buildings, additions to existing buildings or apartments or condominiums) | Download Checklist |
| Plumbing (Residential) | Water Heater | Installation, repair or replacement of water heaters (may be solar, gas, or electric) associated with a single-family, duplex or townhome unit | Download Checklist |
| Plumbing (Residential) | Solar | Installation, repair or replacement of solar plumbing system (i.e. water heaters for potable water supply or solar energy for heating pool water) associated with a single-family, duplex or townhome unit | Download Checklist |
| Plumbing (Residential) | Water Re-pipe | Any water re-pipe work associated with a single-family or duplex dwelling | Download Checklist |
| Plumbing (Residential) | Other | Any plumbing work on sheds, decks on single-family, duplex, and multi-family properties and plumbing work that does not fit any other plumbing (residential) work class (does not include new buildings, alterations to existing buildings, additions or pools) | Download Checklist |
| Pool (Commercial) | Fountain | Installation, repair or replacement of a fountain associated with a commercial building (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Pool (Commercial) | Spa | Installation, repair or replacement of a spa associated with a commercial building (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Pool (Commercial) | In-Ground | Installation, repair or replacement of an in-ground pool associated with a commercial building (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Pool (Residential) | Fountain | Installation, repair or replacement of a fountain associated with a single-family or duplex dwelling unit (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Pool (Residential) | Spa | Installation, repair or replacement of a spa associated with a single-family or duplex dwelling unit (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Pool (Residential) | Above Ground | Installation, repair or replacement of an above ground pool associated with a single-family or duplex dwelling unit (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Pool (Residential) | In Ground | Installation, repair or replacement of an in-ground pool associated with a single-family or duplex dwelling unit (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Right-of-Way | Right-of-Way Utilization | Any work or land disturbance performed in the right-of-way | Download Checklist |
| Roof (Commercial) | New | Installation of a new roof on a commercial building | Download Checklist |
| Roof (Commercial) | Re-Roof | Any re-roof on a commercial building | Download Checklist |
| Roof (Commercial) | Other | Any other roof work requiring a permit on a commercial building that does not fit into the new roof or re-roof category | Download Checklist |
| Roof (Commercial) | City Work | Any roof work on a City-owned non residential building | Download Checklist |
| Roof (Residential) | New | Installation of a new roof on a residential (single-family or duplex) dwelling unit | Download Checklist |
| Roof (Residential) | Re-Roof | Any re-roof on a residential (single-family or duplex) dwelling unit | Download Checklist |
| Roof (Residential) | Other | Any other roof work requiring a permit on a residential (single-family or duplex) dwelling unit that does not fit into the new roof or re-roof category | Download Checklist |
| Roof (Residential) | City Work | Any roof work on a City-owned residential building | Download Checklist |
| Sign | Freestanding | Installation, repair or replacement of any freestanding sign (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Sign | Wall Mounted | Installation, repair or replacement of any wall mounted sign (please note, sub-trade permits such as electrical permits may also be required) | Download Checklist |
| Sign | Temporary Banner | Installation of any temporary banner | Download Checklist |
| Sign | Real Estate | Installation of any real estate sign | Permit Not Required |
| Sign | Temporary Special Event | Installation of any special event sign for more than 24 hours | Download Checklist |
| Site | Site Work | Any site (i.e. grading, infrastructure, site prep, etc.) on properties excluding a single-family or duplex dwelling unit | Download Checklist |
| Site | City Work | Any site (i.e. grading, infrastructure, site prep, etc.) on a City-owned property | Download Checklist |
| Special Event | Private Property | Any special event held on private property that is anticipated to attract 100 guest or more | Download Checklist |
| Special Event | Public Property | Any special event held on public property that is anticipated to attract 100 guest or more | Download Checklist |
| Small Cell Wireless | Small Cell Wireless | Installation of a new, or repair/replacement of an existing small cell wireless antenna (please note, small cell wireless may also require electrical and commercial right-of-way permit) | Download Checklist |
| Waterfront Structure | Residential | Any instillation or repair of a waterfront structure (i.e. boat docks, boat slips and sea walls) on a single-family or duplex property | Download Checklist |
| Waterfront Structure | Commercial | Any instillation or repair of a waterfront structure (i.e. boat docks, boat slips and sea walls) on a commercial or multi-family property | Download Checklist |
| Waterfront Shoreline | Alteration | Any removal of shoreline vegetation, replanting of shorelines and/or shoreline restoration | Contact Staff |