Get Fl Commercial Permit Application - Volusia County 2017-2024

Generally, homeowners are able to pull their own permit and act as their own contractor under Florida Statute 489.103(7). The property must be in the homeowner's name and it must be the homeowner's primary residence.

4 Easy Steps for Getting Your Building Permit Approved #1. Get the Application. You can find your local building permit application by going to your city's website. ... #2. Fill Out the Application. ... #3. Turn in your Application and Wait for Approval. ... #4. Receive Your Building Permit.

1 The Home Builder shall obtain and pay for the building permit and other permits and governmental fees, licenses and inspections necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work. The Home Builder shall provide the Owner with copies of all permits, licenses, and inspection approvals.

Florida State law requires construction to be done by licensed contractors. You have applied for a permit under an exemption to that law. The exemption allows you, as the owner of your property, to act as your own contractor with certain restrictions even though you do not have a license.

When do I need a Permit? Construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure. Erect, , enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system.

The licensed contractor must have a contract to perform the work specified in the permit you pull; otherwise you are “renting your license.” ing to Section 489.127(4), Florida Statute, pulling a permit for construction work performed by others is punishable as a misdemeanor.

Depending on workload, and all required documents are provided, a Building Permit can be obtained within 10 workdays. Minor projects are normally approved, or additional information requested, within 5 workdays.

Commercial Construction Permits require an average of 28 working days for approval. Additional approvals from other departments are also required to issue a permit. Fire System Permits (Alarms, Sprinklers, etc.) require an average of 7 working days for approval.