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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Cedar Key
The city maintains a building department, city permit forms, and inspection scheduling for construction work regulated by the FBC.
Note: No city-specific exemption handout was located in the reviewed materials.
Required documents
- Permit application form
- A/C changeout form
- Code compliance inspection form
- Plumbing permit form
- Tree permit information
- Product approval specification sheet
- Notice of Commencement
- City fee forms for electrical and mechanical/gas permits
- Building code
- 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the property is within Cedar Key city limits and determine whether the project uses the Levy County application form or the city-only permit form for fences, sheds, or driveways.
- 02 Obtain the proper application form from the city website or City Hall.
- 03 Submit the application signed by the actual license holder; the city's current notice says acting agents' signatures are no longer accepted.
- 04 Include the city's published forms and project-specific supporting documents.
- 05 For new construction projects, submit a draft elevation certificate with the permit application per the city's April 16, 2025 notice.
- 06 Schedule inspections or appointments through City Hall / the Building Department and obtain final approval.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 352-543-5132 (phone)
- cityhall@cedarkeyfl.us (email)
Typical sequence: Inspection scheduling is handled directly through the city.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Cedar Key permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Cedar Key, FL? ▸
The city maintains a building department, city permit forms, and inspection scheduling for construction work regulated by the FBC.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Cedar Key, FL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Cedar Key, FL, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is within Cedar Key city limits and determine whether the project uses the Levy County application form or the city-only permit form for fences, sheds, or driveways. 2. Obtain the proper application form from the city website or City Hall. 3. Submit the application signed by the actual license holder; the city's current notice says acting agents' signatures are no longer accepted. 4. Include the city's published forms and project-specific supporting documents. 5. For new construction projects, submit a draft elevation certificate with the permit application per the city's April 16, 2025 notice. 6. Schedule inspections or appointments through City Hall / the Building Department and obtain final approval.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Cedar Key, FL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Cedar Key, FL via: 352-543-5132, cityhall@cedarkeyfl.us.
last verified April 2026
source City of Cedar Key Building Department ↗
entry id permits/florida/levy/cedar-key
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Cedar Key Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.