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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Clermont
Building Services is responsible for plan review and inspections for city construction activity regulated by Florida law and code.
Note: Applicants should confirm FBC exemptions directly with Building Services.
Required documents
- Permit application
- Plans
- Product approvals
- Energy calculations
- Site plan
- Soils report
- Design criteria
- Trade plans
- Project-specific checklist items
- Building code
- Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023), effective December 31, 2023
- Permit validity
- Florida's 180-day activity rule generally applies.
- Owner-builder
- The city publishes an owner-builder statement and reminds owner-builders that the structure cannot be sold or leased within one year after completion.
- Contractor requirements
- State-licensed contractors may obtain permits; for each permit they must submit license information, workers compensation or exemption, liability insurance naming the city as certificate holder, and a qualifier registration form for portal access.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Plan review typically 10-14 business days; expedited review may be available.
- 01 Confirm the property is within Clermont city limits.
- 02 Review the applicable building services checklist or permit packet and gather the required plans, forms, product approvals, and supporting documents.
- 03 Submit the completed permit package to Building Services for review or through the online permitting system.
- 04 Ensure contractor registration and online system access are complete before submittal.
- 05 Pay permit and impact fees after approval, print the permit card and approved attachments, and maintain approved plans onsite.
- 06 Submit a certified Notice of Commencement before inspections when required.
- 07 Schedule inspections through eTRAKiT and complete all finals and related outside approvals before requesting CO or CC.
Typical processing time: Plan review typically 10-14 business days; expedited review may be available.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective 2024
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$150
02
Permit fee formula
$0.26 per square foot (commercial example) with $150 minimum; fire fee $0.18 per square foot with $176 minimum
No refund is given on permits $100 or less and no refund is given on plan review or administrative fees.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2024) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- eTRAKiT online system (online)
- Scheduling deadline
- 11:00 p.m. for next-business-day inspections
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Clermont permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Clermont, FL? ▸
Building Services is responsible for plan review and inspections for city construction activity regulated by Florida law and code.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Clermont, FL? ▸
Building permit fees in Clermont, FL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $150. Fees are calculated as: $0.26 per square foot (commercial example) with $150 minimum; fire fee $0.18 per square foot with $176 minimum.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Clermont, FL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Clermont, FL, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is within Clermont city limits. 2. Review the applicable building services checklist or permit packet and gather the required plans, forms, product approvals, and supporting documents. 3. Submit the completed permit package to Building Services for review or through the online permitting system. 4. Ensure contractor registration and online system access are complete before submittal. 5. Pay permit and impact fees after approval, print the permit card and approved attachments, and maintain approved plans onsite. 6. Submit a certified Notice of Commencement before inspections when required. 7. Schedule inspections through eTRAKiT and complete all finals and related outside approvals before requesting CO or CC.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Clermont, FL? ▸
Building permit processing times in Clermont, FL typically run Plan review typically 10-14 business days; expedited review may be available.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Clermont, FL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Clermont, FL via: eTRAKiT online system. 11:00 p.m. for next-business-day inspections.
last verified April 2026
source City of Clermont Building Services ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Clermont Building Services before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.