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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Ocean Breeze
The town publishes multiple building permit application forms and fee schedules for residential, commercial and fire, signs, pools, docks, HVAC change-outs, and other work, indicating active local permit regulation for construction in town.
Note: A separate Ocean Breeze permit exemptions handout was not verified on the reviewed public pages. Because the town uses direct application review and Florida code rules, applicants should confirm any claimed exemption with the town before performing work.
- Permit application
- Plans
- Plot plan
- Subcontractor list
- Verification of contractor
- Owner-builder affidavit
- Project-specific forms
- Building code
- 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition
- Owner-builder
- The town's permit applications include the standard Florida notice warning about recording a Notice of Commencement when required.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the project site is in Ocean Breeze town limits and identify the applicable community form set, such as Ocean Breeze Resort, Ocean Breeze Plaza, or Seawalk.
- 02 Download the applicable permit application and supporting forms from the town's building and permitting page.
- 03 Email the completed permit application package to permits@townofoceanbreeze.org.
- 04 Mail or drop off the permit fee check to Town Hall as directed by the town.
- 05 Provide the plans, plot plan, contractor information, and any owner-builder affidavit or subcontractor list required for the project.
- 06 Obtain permit issuance before work begins.
- 07 Schedule inspections with the town and obtain final approval.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 772-334-6826 (Town Clerk) (phone)
- 772-807-2557 (Pam Orr, Permit Processing) (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24-hour notice required
Frequently asked
Common questions about Ocean Breeze permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Ocean Breeze, FL? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Ocean Breeze, FL? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Ocean Breeze, FL? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Ocean Breeze Building Permitting before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.