City of Key Colony Beach

Work must be constructed in compliance with city laws and ordinances and filed in the office of the Building Official.

Note: Applicants should confirm current fees with the Building Official because city fee schedules may be updated by separate resolution or ordinance.

Building code

Florida Building Code with local floodplain-management provisions coordinated in Ordinance 2024-492.

Permit validity

The permit is valid for a maximum 15-month period from date granted.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders must submit subcontractor bids to support cost estimates.

1. 01
   Confirm the property is inside Key Colony Beach city limits.
2. 02
   Use the city's building permit application form and submit project information, contractor details, subcontractors, flood-zone/elevation information, and plans/specifications to the city.
3. 03
   Record a Notice of Commencement when required by Florida law; the city permit form includes the standard Florida warning.
4. 04
   Coordinate directly with the Building Official for review, fee payment, and permit issuance.
5. 05
   Complete inspections and final inspection/closeout requirements.

Source: City of Key Colony Beach Building Official / Building Department ↗

Final inspection fee by separate check, refundable up to 1 year after permit issuance. Clean-up bond required.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

Typical sequence: The city charges a separate final inspection fee. Key Colony Beach uses private-provider forms and floodplain/substantial-improvement review materials.