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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Calhoun County
A building permit is required for residential, commercial, trade, roof, and mobile home work in unincorporated Calhoun County.
Note: Use Florida Building Code permit exemptions only after confirming the project does not also trigger county zoning, floodplain, septic, driveway, or culvert approvals.
Required documents
- Completed permit application
- Two sets of construction plans
- Florida Energy Efficiency Code form
- 911 address certificate
- Detailed scaled site plan
- Truss/floor truss drawings
- Recorded Notice of Commencement
- Environmental Health permit or paid sewer/water tap receipt
- Elevation certificate or flood statement if in a FEMA flood zone
- County culvert permit if applicable
- FDOT driveway permit if applicable
- Detailed scope of work
- Building code
- Florida Building Code, 2023 (8th Edition), effective December 31, 2023. Note: Some county forms still reference the 2017 6th Edition; applicants should follow the current statewide code.
- Owner-builder
- The county publishes an Owner Builder Disclosure Statement citing Florida Statute 489.103. Owner-builders may act under the exemption for their own use or occupancy and may not build or substantially improve for sale or lease.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must provide registration materials including driver's license, general liability insurance with Calhoun County named as certificate holder, copy of state license, and proof of workers compensation insurance.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Calhoun County rather than inside the City of Blountstown or Town of Altha.
- 02 Select the correct county form set: residential, commercial, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, roof, or mobile home.
- 03 Submit the completed application by email or in person with plans and supporting documents.
- 04 Provide contractor registration materials if the contractor is not already registered with the county, including driver's license, general liability insurance naming Calhoun County as certificate holder, copy of state license, and proof of workers compensation insurance.
- 05 Provide project-specific items such as energy forms, 911 address certificate, site plan, septic/environmental health approval or sewer/water tap receipt, and flood documentation if applicable.
- 06 Respond to any plan review comments, pay any required fees, and obtain permit issuance before starting work.
- 07 Call in inspections at least 24 hours before the requested inspection date and obtain final approval.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Call 24 hours in advance (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Inspections must be called in a minimum of 24 hours before the inspection date.
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST
Typical sequence: Residential checklist calls for strapping inspection, wall nail pattern inspection, roof nail pattern inspection, and shear wall inspection before those elements are covered.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Calhoun County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Calhoun County, FL? ▸
A building permit is required for residential, commercial, trade, roof, and mobile home work in unincorporated Calhoun County.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Calhoun County, FL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Calhoun County, FL, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Calhoun County rather than inside the City of Blountstown or Town of Altha. 2. Select the correct county form set: residential, commercial, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, roof, or mobile home. 3. Submit the completed application by email or in person with plans and supporting documents. 4. Provide contractor registration materials if the contractor is not already registered with the county, including driver's license, general liability insurance naming Calhoun County as certificate holder, copy of state license, and proof of workers compensation insurance. 5. Provide project-specific items such as energy forms, 911 address certificate, site plan, septic/environmental health approval or sewer/water tap receipt, and flood documentation if applicable. 6. Respond to any plan review comments, pay any required fees, and obtain permit issuance before starting work. 7. Call in inspections at least 24 hours before the requested inspection date and obtain final approval.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Calhoun County, FL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Calhoun County, FL via: Call 24 hours in advance. Inspections must be called in a minimum of 24 hours before the inspection date..
last verified April 2026
source Calhoun County Building Department ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Calhoun County Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.