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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Westville
A building permit is required for all construction within the Town of Westville.
Note: Confirm town and county requirements before treating work as exempt.
- Town compliance letter or confirmation
- Two sets of scaled plans
- Flood-zone elevation certificate when applicable
- Notarized landowner authorization when building on another person's property
- Notice of Commencement for construction valued over $2,500
- Building code
- Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)
- Permit validity
- Permits expire if 180 days pass without an approved inspection. One-time extension available for up to 90 additional days.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders must comply with Florida Statutes 489.103 limits.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must be licensed and registered as required by Florida law.
Application process
Typical processing: Time varies based on project complexity and town-compliance review. Inspections must be scheduled before 2:00 PM for next business day.
- 01 Confirm the parcel is inside Westville town limits.
- 02 Contact the town using the published Westville city-compliance number to confirm any municipal signoff required: 850-548-5858.
- 03 Prepare the applicable Holmes County permit packet and supporting documents.
- 04 Submit the permit package to Holmes County Building Department with the Westville compliance documentation.
- 05 Complete county review, pay county fees, and schedule inspections through Holmes County.
Typical processing time: Time varies based on project complexity and town-compliance review. Inspections must be scheduled before 2:00 PM for next business day.
Source: Town of Westville ↗
Fee schedule
Westville building permit fees
County permit fees appear to be the operative published fees for permit intake.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Holmes County: 850-547-1119 ext. 3 (phone)
- Holmes County: hcbd@holmescountyfl.org (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- Inspection requests must be received before 2:00 PM to be scheduled for the next business day.
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST
24-hour notice is required prior to each inspection.
Source: Town of Westville ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Westville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Westville, FL? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Westville, FL? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Westville, FL? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Westville, FL? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Westville, FL? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Westville before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.