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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Century
Two-stage process: (1) Town of Century land-use/development approval required first; (2) Escambia County building permit required before construction.
Note: Because county building permitting governs construction permits in Century, applicants should use Escambia County's permit/no-permit guidance for building work and separately confirm whether town land-use approval is still required.
- Town development/residential site renovation application form
- County permit application
- Plans and drawings
- Notice of Commencement (for county requirements)
- Building code
- Town and County both enforce the mandatory statewide Florida Building Code.
- Permit validity
- Town development review approval expires if no building permit is obtained within one year from the date issued. County building permit validity follows standard county rules (valid for six months from issuance or last approved inspection date).
- Owner-builder
- Follows Escambia County owner-builder rules under Florida Statute 489.103(7).
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors must be registered with Escambia County Building Inspections.
Application process
Typical processing: Town development review typically 1-2 weeks; county building permit processing then follows standard county timeline.
- 01 Confirm the site is within Town of Century limits.
- 02 Obtain the town's land-use certificate or development review approval first through town hall and planning.
- 03 After town approval, apply to Escambia County Building Services for the building permit and inspections.
- 04 Provide plans, contractor/owner-builder documents, and Notice of Commencement where required by county and Florida law.
- 05 Complete county plan review, fee payment, permit issuance, inspections, and final approval.
Typical processing time: Town development review typically 1-2 weeks; county building permit processing then follows standard county timeline.
Fee schedule
Century building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- County portal (MGO) (online)
- County IVR at 850-273-4864 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- County online scheduling available until 6:00 a.m. for same-day inspections.
- Inspection hours
- County inspection hours; contact county for details.
Typical sequence: County (Escambia) handles all building inspections.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Century permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Century, FL? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Century, FL? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Century, FL? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Century, FL? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Century, FL? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Century Planning and Zoning (land-use approval); Escambia County Building Services (building permits) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.