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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Indiantown
Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy, or work on gas, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems, needs to apply for a building permit.
Portable heating, ventilation, and cooling equipment
Like-for-like electrical fixture replacement
Like-for-like plumbing fixture replacement
Painting
Pressure washing
Cabinet replacement where layout does not change
Drywall repair or replacement of 100 square feet or less
Many flooring replacements
Certain small plastic or rubber sheds less than 68 square feet with zoning placement approval
Residential re-screening
Roof repairs less than 100 square feet
- Exempt Portable heating, ventilation, and cooling equipment
- Exempt Like-for-like electrical fixture replacement
- Exempt Like-for-like plumbing fixture replacement
- Exempt Painting
- Exempt Pressure washing
- Exempt Cabinet replacement where layout does not change
- Exempt Drywall repair or replacement of 100 square feet or less
- Exempt Many flooring replacements
- Exempt Certain small plastic or rubber sheds less than 68 square feet with zoning placement approval
- Exempt Residential re-screening
- Exempt Roof repairs less than 100 square feet
Note: Emergency repairs require a permit to be submitted the next business day. Ordinary minor repairs still require approval of the building official when applicable.
Required documents
- Permit application
- Plans
- Project-specific forms
- Owner-builder affidavit
- Contractor registration or competency materials
- Notice of commencement
- Extension or renewal forms
- Temporary certificate of occupancy forms
- Building code
- 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition. Documents submitted after January 1, 2024 must state compliance with this code edition.
- Permit validity
- Permits expire when work is suspended or abandoned for 90 days. Lack of an approved inspection within 90 days validates the job has been suspended or abandoned.
- Owner-builder
- The village publishes owner-builder information and affidavits and follows Florida owner-builder rules.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the parcel is inside the Village of Indiantown.
- 02 Create or use a Civic Access account and complete the permit application in the online system.
- 03 Upload plans and supporting documents; signed support forms are linked on the village website for convenience.
- 04 If needed, use the village's information packet to assemble the correct project-specific submittal package.
- 05 Pay fees online or through the village's accepted intake process.
- 06 Respond to plan review comments and obtain permit issuance before starting work.
- 07 Request inspections through Civic Access, by email, or by phone, and obtain final approval.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Indiantown building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$89.50
02
Plan check fee
50% of the total building permit fee for new construction and additions
03
Permit fee formula
Building permit issuance fee is $89.50 per required inspection necessary for issuance of the permit. For new construction and additions, the plan review fee is 50% of the total building permit fee and is collected at submittal.
Zoning review fee, when required, is $200 and is collected at submittal. State surcharges: F.S. 553.721 surcharge of 1% of permit fee with $2 minimum, F.S. 468.631 surcharge of 1.5% of permit fee with $2 minimum. Martin County impact fees may apply and applicants should check with Martin County Growth Management. Martin County Fire Prevention fees may apply for non-residential and multifamily residential construction.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Civic Access (online)
- permit.tech@indiantownfl.gov (email)
- 772-597-8281 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24-hour advance notice required
- Inspection hours
- Monday and Friday
Emergency inspections outside normal times should be coordinated through the Building Division at 772-597-8281.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Indiantown permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Indiantown, FL? ▸
Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy, or work on gas, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems, needs to apply for a building permit.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Indiantown, FL? ▸
Building permit fees in Indiantown, FL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $89.50. Fees are calculated as: Building permit issuance fee is $89.50 per required inspection necessary for issuance of the permit. For new construction and additions, the plan review fee is 50% of the total building permit fee and is collected at submittal.. Plan check fee: 50% of the total building permit fee for new construction and additions.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Indiantown, FL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Indiantown, FL, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel is inside the Village of Indiantown. 2. Create or use a Civic Access account and complete the permit application in the online system. 3. Upload plans and supporting documents; signed support forms are linked on the village website for convenience. 4. If needed, use the village's information packet to assemble the correct project-specific submittal package. 5. Pay fees online or through the village's accepted intake process. 6. Respond to plan review comments and obtain permit issuance before starting work. 7. Request inspections through Civic Access, by email, or by phone, and obtain final approval.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Indiantown, FL? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Indiantown, FL. The following work is generally exempt: Portable heating, ventilation, and cooling equipment; Like-for-like electrical fixture replacement; Like-for-like plumbing fixture replacement; Painting; Pressure washing; Cabinet replacement where layout does not change; Drywall repair or replacement of 100 square feet or less; Many flooring replacements; Certain small plastic or rubber sheds less than 68 square feet with zoning placement approval; Residential re-screening; Roof repairs less than 100 square feet. Note: Emergency repairs require a permit to be submitted the next business day. Ordinary minor repairs still require approval of the building official when applicable. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Indiantown, FL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Indiantown, FL via: Civic Access, permit.tech@indiantownfl.gov, 772-597-8281. 24-hour advance notice required.
last verified April 2026
source Village of Indiantown Building Division ↗
entry id permits/florida/martin/indiantown
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Indiantown Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.