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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Blountstown
A permit is required when an owner, authorized agent, or contractor intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy or use of a building or structure.
Ordinary minor repairs that do not include cutting away or removal of structural members, affect required means of egress, or include changes to standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, vent, electric wiring systems, mechanical equipment, or other work affecting public health or general safety.
Electrical: minor repair work, including replacement of lamps or connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
Plumbing: stopping leaks in drains, water, soil, waste, or vent pipe, and clearing stoppages or repairing leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, provided the work does not require replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures.
Mechanical: listed portable appliances and certain self-contained refrigeration or load-management devices as stated on the city's fee schedule.
- Exempt Ordinary minor repairs that do not include cutting away or removal of structural members, affect required means of egress, or include changes to standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, vent, electric wiring systems, mechanical equipment, or other work affecting public health or general safety.
- Exempt Electrical: minor repair work, including replacement of lamps or connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
- Exempt Plumbing: stopping leaks in drains, water, soil, waste, or vent pipe, and clearing stoppages or repairing leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, provided the work does not require replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures.
- Exempt Mechanical: listed portable appliances and certain self-contained refrigeration or load-management devices as stated on the city's fee schedule.
Required documents
- Completed permit application
- Plans if required
- Site plan
- Notice of Commencement if required
- Owner-builder disclosure statement if applicable
- Owner electrical disclosure if applicable
- Additional pool/spa or roofing affidavits where applicable
- Building code
- Florida Building Code. The city's fee schedule and permit forms are local administrative documents layered on top of the mandatory Florida Building Code.
- Owner-builder
- The city's owner-builder disclosure tracks Florida Statute 489.103. Owner-builders may build a one-family or two-family residence or farm outbuilding for own use/occupancy. Commercial work only if costs do not exceed $75,000.
- Contractor requirements
- For projects exceeding $25,000 in value, plans must be prepared by a Florida licensed architect or engineer. An owner is not exempt from Florida licensure requirements if project value exceeds $75,000.
Source: City of Blountstown Building Inspection and Permits ↗
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the property is inside Blountstown city limits.
- 02 Use the city's Uniform Construction/Building Permit Application for the correct trade: building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, pool/spa, demolition, fire suppression, mobile home set-up, business sign, change of occupancy/use, or other.
- 03 Obtain a development order if the project requires one; development orders must be obtained before the construction permit is issued.
- 04 Include plans if required. New building or structure, additions, accessory structures, and pools/spas generally require three sets of plans, site plan, and plan review before permit issuance.
- 05 Provide Notice of Commencement when required (if work is not HVAC and cost is over $2,500; if work is HVAC, threshold is over $7,500).
- 06 Provide owner-builder disclosures or owner electrical disclosures if applying as an owner-builder.
- 07 Respond to Building Department review comments, pay permit fees, and obtain the permit before starting work.
- 08 Coordinate inspections and final approval through the city.
Source: City of Blountstown Building Inspection and Permits ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Blountstown building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50
02
Plan check fee
One-half of the permit fee for plan review or job project review when review is necessary.
03
Permit fee formula
General required permits: $50 for valuation up to $8,000; $5 per $1,000 for the next $42,000; $4 per $1,000 for over $50,000 up to $100,000; $3 per $1,000 for over $100,000 up to $500,000; and $2 per $1,000 for all over $500,000.
04
Trade permit fee
Plumbing and electrical permits: $60 plus $7 per $1,000 valuation. Mechanical permits: $50 base, with listed residential and nonresidential HVAC amounts.
05
Reinspection fee
$25 reinspection fee (part of mobile home installation fee structure)
Mobile home installation/set-up permit and/or inspection: $172, plus $40 electrical inspection, $25 plumbing inspection, and $25 reinspection. Building or structure moving: $100. Demolition: no fee.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Building Official James W. Grant (contact)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST
The city cannot approve a final pool inspection for a residential swimming pool over 24 inches deep unless it meets one of the required Florida pool safety features.
Source: City of Blountstown Building Inspection and Permits ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Blountstown permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Blountstown, FL? ▸
A permit is required when an owner, authorized agent, or contractor intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy or use of a building or structure.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Blountstown, FL? ▸
Building permit fees in Blountstown, FL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50. Fees are calculated as: General required permits: $50 for valuation up to $8,000; $5 per $1,000 for the next $42,000; $4 per $1,000 for over $50,000 up to $100,000; $3 per $1,000 for over $100,000 up to $500,000; and $2 per $1,000 for all over $500,000.. Plan check fee: One-half of the permit fee for plan review or job project review when review is necessary..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Blountstown, FL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Blountstown, FL, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is inside Blountstown city limits. 2. Use the city's Uniform Construction/Building Permit Application for the correct trade: building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, pool/spa, demolition, fire suppression, mobile home set-up, business sign, change of occupancy/use, or other. 3. Obtain a development order if the project requires one; development orders must be obtained before the construction permit is issued. 4. Include plans if required. New building or structure, additions, accessory structures, and pools/spas generally require three sets of plans, site plan, and plan review before permit issuance. 5. Provide Notice of Commencement when required (if work is not HVAC and cost is over $2,500; if work is HVAC, threshold is over $7,500). 6. Provide owner-builder disclosures or owner electrical disclosures if applying as an owner-builder. 7. Respond to Building Department review comments, pay permit fees, and obtain the permit before starting work. 8. Coordinate inspections and final approval through the city.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Blountstown, FL? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Blountstown, FL. The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary minor repairs that do not include cutting away or removal of structural members, affect required means of egress, or include changes to standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, vent, electric wiring systems, mechanical equipment, or other work affecting public health or general safety.; Electrical: minor repair work, including replacement of lamps or connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.; Plumbing: stopping leaks in drains, water, soil, waste, or vent pipe, and clearing stoppages or repairing leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, provided the work does not require replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures.; Mechanical: listed portable appliances and certain self-contained refrigeration or load-management devices as stated on the city's fee schedule.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Blountstown, FL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Blountstown, FL via: Building Official James W. Grant.
last verified April 2026
source City of Blountstown Building Inspection and Permits ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Blountstown Building Inspection and Permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.