Jacksonville, FL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Jacksonville, Public Works, Building Inspection Division

Street address

214 N. Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Phone

904-255-8500

BIDDocuments@coj.net

Coverage

Jacksonville is the consolidated city-county for Duval County and handles building permitting for the consolidated jurisdiction outside the independent municipal permit programs of Baldwin, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach.

Online portal

JAXEPICS

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Jacksonville

Jacksonville's Building Inspection Division states it issues building permits and enforces the Florida Building Code and Jacksonville building ordinances. Florida law generally requires permits to be issued to licensed contractors, subject to the owner-occupant exception.

Note: Jacksonville publishes permit checklists, bulletins, homeowner permitting guidance, and permit filing requirements. Borderline projects should be confirmed with BID at 904-255-8500 or BIDDocuments@coj.net before work starts.

Required documents

Completed permit application
Site plan
Construction plans and specifications
Proof of property ownership or authorization
Applicable agency approvals and reviews
Notice of Commencement documentation when required

Building code: 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code and 2020 National Electrical Code, effective December 31, 2023. Jacksonville also enforces City of Jacksonville building ordinances and fee ordinances.
Permit validity: Permit applications expire if the permit is not obtained within specified timeframe. Issued permits expire if no inspection is passed within required period per Florida Building Code.
Owner-builder: Owners may obtain permits in their own name only if they occupy the property for their own use. Properties for sale, lease, rent, investment, or occupancy by others do not qualify. Mobile home move-on permits must be issued to licensed mobile home installation contractors.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must hold a valid Florida license throughout construction. All documents must be PDF. Digitally signed and sealed plans cannot be password protected. Contractor must provide approved documents on site for inspection unless a compliant digital form is used.

Source: City of Jacksonville, Public Works, Building Inspection Division ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Processing time varies based on complexity and required reviews. Plan for 3-6 weeks or longer for projects requiring agency coordination.

01

Confirm the property is in Jacksonville's consolidated jurisdiction and not in Baldwin, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, or Neptune Beach.
02

Create or use the applicant profile in JAXEPICS.
03

Upload the permit application and all required PDFs to the proper document folders in JAXEPICS.
04

Obtain any prerequisite reviews or outside approvals required by scope or location, including zoning, concurrency, development services, agency reviews, and approvals from other entities such as Historical Preservation, Downtown Investment Authority, or the Health Department.
05

Pay any required plan review fee before Building Inspection Division review begins.
06

Respond to review comments and upload revised documents if required.
07

Pay issuance fees and obtain the permit before starting work.
08

Record and file a Notice of Commencement when required, keep approved documents available on site, and schedule inspections by phone or online.

Typical processing time: Processing time varies based on complexity and required reviews. Plan for 3-6 weeks or longer for projects requiring agency coordination.

Source: City of Jacksonville, Public Works, Building Inspection Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective Current

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$112.50

Plan check fee

Calculated per project type and scope

Permit fee formula

New buildings, shell buildings, accessory buildings, and additions: $6.38 per 100 sq ft for each story up to and including the fourth story above grade, plus resource management fee $1.60, landscape fee 12% of BID permit fee, and development services fee $2.13. Residential C&D debris fee $8.75 per 100 sq ft. Minimum $112.50 or $33.75 per required inspection, whichever is greater.

Trade permit fee

$60.00 minimum (electrical, plumbing, mechanical)

Reinspection fee

$45.00 before requesting final inspection and certificate

Penalty (no permit)

Doubled permit fee for building without a permit

Check Jacksonville's fee schedule for current surcharges and payment methods.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective Current) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

904-255-8500 option 4 (phone)
JAXEPICS or inspections website (online)

Scheduling deadline: Requests submitted before midnight are guaranteed for the next business day where applicable. See city guidance for specific inspection type scheduling rules.
Inspection hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Typical sequence: Permit holder is responsible for obtaining all inspections required by law. Inspection sequence and types vary by project scope.

Remote video inspections may be available for certain inspection types at the city's discretion.

Source: City of Jacksonville, Public Works, Building Inspection Division ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Jacksonville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Jacksonville, FL? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Jacksonville, FL? ▸

Building permit fees in Jacksonville, FL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $112.50. Fees are calculated as: New buildings, shell buildings, accessory buildings, and additions: $6.38 per 100 sq ft for each story up to and including the fourth story above grade, plus resource management fee $1.60, landscape fee 12% of BID permit fee, and development services fee $2.13. Residential C&D debris fee $8.75 per 100 sq ft. Minimum $112.50 or $33.75 per required inspection, whichever is greater.. Plan check fee: Calculated per project type and scope.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Jacksonville, FL? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Jacksonville, FL, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is in Jacksonville's consolidated jurisdiction and not in Baldwin, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, or Neptune Beach. 2. Create or use the applicant profile in JAXEPICS. 3. Upload the permit application and all required PDFs to the proper document folders in JAXEPICS. 4. Obtain any prerequisite reviews or outside approvals required by scope or location, including zoning, concurrency, development services, agency reviews, and approvals from other entities such as Historical Preservation, Downtown Investment Authority, or the Health Department. 5. Pay any required plan review fee before Building Inspection Division review begins. 6. Respond to review comments and upload revised documents if required. 7. Pay issuance fees and obtain the permit before starting work. 8. Record and file a Notice of Commencement when required, keep approved documents available on site, and schedule inspections by phone or online.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Jacksonville, FL? ▸

Building permit processing times in Jacksonville, FL typically run Processing time varies based on complexity and required reviews. Plan for 3-6 weeks or longer for projects requiring agency coordination.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Jacksonville, FL? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Jacksonville, FL via: 904-255-8500 option 4, JAXEPICS or inspections website. Requests submitted before midnight are guaranteed for the next business day where applicable. See city guidance for specific inspection type scheduling rules..

last verified April 2026 source City of Jacksonville, Public Works, Building Inspection Division ↗ entry id permits/florida/duval/jacksonville

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Jacksonville, Public Works, Building Inspection Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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