Apply for a Building Permit

Step 1: Submit an Application

The first step to getting a building permit is to complete an application form.

You may apply one of two ways:

  1. Apply online
     or
  2. Download and submit paper forms

The information you provide on your application and associated documents will become a permanent record of that permit. It is important that the following information is accurate:

  • Address
  • Parcel
  • Owner and contractor information
  • Building Plans
  • Product Specifications

Once your application is approved you will be given a permit number for tracking.

When you call or make inquiries online, please provide your permit number.

Immediate Permits

Residential roofing, mechanical, and plumbing change-out permits can be completed immediately online.

Apply through our online Permit Center

Owner/Builder Permits

Owners/Builders who choose to act as their own contractors cannot apply through the online portal.

Instead, they must complete the Owner Builder Statement Affidavit along with their permit application form, and deliver it to our Permitting Office in person or by mail.

Step 2: Submit Plans and Specs

Once your application has been approved you may submit building plans & spec sheets for review. You can upload online or submit hard copies to our office. Please choose only one method  - either digital or paper - when submitting plans.

How to Submit Plans Online

To upload plans for review, begin by creating an account with our Online Permit Center.

Refer to our step-by-step guide on how to upload documents into your permit.

Plan files must be digitally signed by the architect/engineer. Learn more about this requirement.  

How to Submit Hard Copy Plans

If you choose to submit paper plans, you must include a cover page that lists the following information:

  • Permit Number
  • Construction Address
  • Your Contact Information

Each plan sheet must be signed and sealed by the design professional. We cannot accept printed versions of digitally certified signatures.

Please note: We no longer require 3 copies. Only submit one (1) set of plans and specs to our office.

Drop off or mail your paper plans to:

Permitting Department
1 Courthouse Square
Suite 1400
Kissimmee, FL 34741

Step 3: Permit Status & Reviewer Comments

After we've received your full submission our departments will conduct their review.

If you submitted online, updates will automatically be sent to your registered email address.

If you submitted in-person or by mail, you can monitor the permit status following these steps.

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