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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Mayo
A building permit is required for most construction in the Town of Mayo.
Note: No Town of Mayo-specific exemption list was located. Applicants should confirm exemption questions with the Lafayette County Building Department before starting work.
- Completed permit application
- Workers' compensation certificate or exemption
- Copy of state contractor license
- Copy of business tax receipt
- Subcontractor list with trades if applicable
- Health Department permit for septic if applicable
- Site plan or current survey
- Two sets of sealed drawings
- One set of sealed truss drawings
- Energy calculations
- Manual J HVAC load calculations
- Copy of recorded Notice of Commencement
- Product approval sheet
- Building code
- 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition
- Permit validity
- Contact the Building Department for current permit validity periods.
- Owner-builder
- Owners must personally appear to sign if pulling the permit under an exemption and must directly supervise the work within Florida owner-builder limits.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must hold valid state licenses, workers' compensation insurance, and current business tax receipt.
Source: Lafayette County Building Department (serving Town of Mayo) ↗
Application process
Typical processing: Processing times vary by project type and completeness; contact the Building Department for estimate.
- 01 Confirm the parcel is inside the Town of Mayo.
- 02 Use the Lafayette County Building Department form set for the permit type.
- 03 Submit through the county Building Department's online submission page or email.
- 04 Provide all required county supporting materials, including plans, site-plan, septic documentation, product approvals, and Notice of Commencement items applicable to the project type.
- 05 Confirm with Town Hall whether any separate local business license, utility, or municipal administrative step applies.
- 06 Complete county-administered inspections and final approval before occupancy.
Typical processing time: Processing times vary by project type and completeness; contact the Building Department for estimate.
Source: Lafayette County Building Department (serving Town of Mayo) ↗
Fee schedule
Effective October 1, 2025
DocuSign fee: $20. Impact fee: $412.50 effective October 1, 2025 for all new dwelling units including RVs. Confirm any separate town-side fee with Town Hall before filing.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective October 1, 2025) before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 386-294-3611 (phone)
- buildingdept@lafayettecountyfl.org (email)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Typical sequence: Inspections are administered by the shared Building Official through the county process.
Source: Lafayette County Building Department (serving Town of Mayo) ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Mayo permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Mayo, FL? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Mayo, FL? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Mayo, FL? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Mayo, FL? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Mayo, FL? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Lafayette County Building Department (serving Town of Mayo) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.