Digital/Electronic Signatures for Online Permitting
As part of the online permitting process, an architect or engineer must be able to digitally/electronically sign their plans for a single-family dwelling unit, commercial structure, site plan or preliminary plat. The specific requirements an engineer has to meet for a digital signature are found in the Florida Administrative Code 61G15-23.003 and for an architect they are found at 61G1-16.005. Read more »

Building Inspections Availability Update
Building inspectors will no longer be performing inspections on Wednesday. Friday availability has been reinstated.

Internet Block Permits Discontinued
Due to availability of internet permitting Block permits have been discontinued. Internet permits are processed within one business day.

School Impact Fees Suspended
On April 5, 2011, the Board of County Commissioners enacted a 15-month suspension on the collection of school impact fees.
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ATTENTION BUILDERS: Got Gophers? Get Permits.

Before you begin clearing for a building project, you must obtain a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) if either gopher tortoises or their burrows are present on the development site.

The gopher tortoise is protected under Florida law, Chapter 68A-27 of the Florida Administrative Code. Protect yourself and this imperiled species.

Learn more at MyFWC.com/GopherTortoise or contact the nearest office of the FWC.