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Homeowners' Resources

A building permit is NOT required for:

Repairs valued at less than $500.00 that are non-consequential to the building
Siding, soffit and fascia repair
Kitchen cabinets

All other work requires a building permit. All work is to be done by a licensed contractor unless done by the homeowner and he agrees to live in the house for at least 1 year after construction.

To apply for a permit, you will need:

Survey of property
Address and parcel number
Owner's name and address
Value of the project
Contractor's license number

Forms and Applications

Additional Forms and Applications

Office Information:

Hours:
8:00am - 4:30pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
8:00am - 2:30pm Wednesday

100 S. Myrtle Avenue Room 210 (View Map)
Clearwater, FL 33756-5520
727-562-4567

Additional Resources

Dealing with contractors

Residential Construction Guide

Florida lien law

Fee schedule

Permit application checklist

Permit workflow

Elevation certificate information

Erosion control

Scheduling Inspections

Plans review

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