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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Gilchrist County
A building permit is required for construction within unincorporated Gilchrist County as required by the Florida Building Code.
- Recorded deed
- Survey or certified survey
- Zoning / land use approval
- Driveway approval
- Septic or health department approval when applicable
- Construction plans
- Energy calculations and Manual J
- Floor and roof truss drawings
- Manufacturer installation specifications
- Wind load engineering
- Product approval form
- Subcontractor list
- Elevation certificate if in flood zone
- SRWMD approval when applicable
- Building code
- Florida Building Code (statewide)
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builder applications must be submitted in person by the owner. All owner-builders must appear in person.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must comply with Florida Building Code requirements and maintain valid licenses.
Application process
Typical processing: Processing time varies by project type and completeness; contact county staff for estimates.
- 01 Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Gilchrist County rather than inside Bell, Trenton, or Fanning Springs.
- 02 Complete land use and driveway review first when required by the county's new-home and checklist materials.
- 03 Assemble the county application packet for the project type using the posted county forms.
- 04 Submit through the CPSS portal, by email to permitting@gilchrist.fl.us, or in person at the county office.
- 05 Record a Notice of Commencement when Florida law requires it, and post it before the first inspection.
- 06 Wait for county plan review and permit issuance before starting work.
- 07 Request inspections through the online portal or by the inspection line and obtain final approval or certificate before occupancy.
Typical processing time: Processing time varies by project type and completeness; contact county staff for estimates.
Source: Gilchrist County Community Development, Building and Zoning/Planning ↗
Fee schedule
Gilchrist County building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 352-463-4171 (phone)
- CPSS Permit Portal (online)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.); Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Permit card and Notice of Commencement must be posted on site. Final inspection is required before occupancy and before a certificate of occupancy or completion is issued.
Source: Gilchrist County Community Development, Building and Zoning/Planning ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Gilchrist County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Gilchrist County, FL? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Gilchrist County, FL? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Gilchrist County, FL? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Gilchrist County, FL? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Gilchrist County, FL? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Gilchrist County Community Development, Building and Zoning/Planning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.