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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hilliard
Building permits are required for residential and commercial construction projects in the Town of Hilliard.
Note: The town administers a Development Investigation Application step before full permit processing, which serves as a zoning and land-use gate. All work subject to this gate requirement; exempt categories not separately identified in research.
Required documents
- Development Investigation Application with $150.00 fee (completed before full permit intake)
- Owner-builder affidavit if applicable
- Property tax ID number
- Survey and site plan showing setbacks
- Valuation cost of construction
- Two sets of engineered stamped plans
- Two sets of truss plans with uplift connector table and roofing detail
- Two sets of energy forms and final blower door test
- Certified copy of notice of commencement (for construction valued at $2,500 or greater)
- Culvert permit (where required)
- Water/sewer tap and deposits (where required)
- System development charge (where required)
- Well and septic approval (where required)
- St. Johns River Water Management District and/or DEP approval letter (where required)
- Educational impact fee (for vacant-lot/new residential construction)
- Hard-copy insurance documentation naming Town of Hilliard as certificate holder
- Recorded warranty deed (hard copy)
- Building code
- Florida Building Code as enforced through Building Official authority and Hilliard Town Code building regulations
- Permit validity
- Notice of commencement must be recorded for construction over $5,000 and posted on job site.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders must submit owner-builder affidavit. The town's forms distinguish between licensed-contractor permits and owner-builder exemptions.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must provide required certified contractor information. Licensed contractors must hold current professional licensing.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Processing times not specified by town; applicants should contact Building Official at 904-845-3555 or buildingpermits@townofhilliard.com for current timelines.
- 01 Download the building permit packet from the Forms, Permits, and Applications page, including application, checklist, and required forms.
- 02 Submit Development Investigation Application with $150.00 fee as a pre-zoning gate; verify zoning classification and setbacks.
- 03 Upon Development Investigation approval, prepare all documents on the building permit checklist.
- 04 Gather required hard-copy documents: hard copies of insurance naming Town of Hilliard as certificate holder, recorded warranty deed, recorded notice of commencement (for projects over $5,000), and engineering/architectural plans.
- 05 Prepare digital copies of all documents and checklists.
- 06 Submit completed application with digital copies and hard copies by email to buildingpermits@townofhilliard.com or in person.
- 07 Town staff reviews completeness and requests revisions if needed.
- 08 Pay application and permit fees once all documentation is complete.
- 09 Obtain issued permit and proceed with inspections at required phases.
Typical processing time: Processing times not specified by town; applicants should contact Building Official at 904-845-3555 or buildingpermits@townofhilliard.com for current timelines.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Chelsea Wingate at 904-675-6171 (phone)
- buildingpermits@townofhilliard.com (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- Contact Chelsea Wingate or Building Permits department for scheduling
- Inspection hours
- Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Time windows
- Not specified by town
Typical sequence: The Building Official performs inspections at various construction stages as outlined in the building permit process.
Not specified by town
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hilliard permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hilliard, FL? ▸
Building permits are required for residential and commercial construction projects in the Town of Hilliard.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Hilliard, FL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Hilliard, FL, follow these steps: 1. Download the building permit packet from the Forms, Permits, and Applications page, including application, checklist, and required forms. 2. Submit Development Investigation Application with $150.00 fee as a pre-zoning gate; verify zoning classification and setbacks. 3. Upon Development Investigation approval, prepare all documents on the building permit checklist. 4. Gather required hard-copy documents: hard copies of insurance naming Town of Hilliard as certificate holder, recorded warranty deed, recorded notice of commencement (for projects over $5,000), and engineering/architectural plans. 5. Prepare digital copies of all documents and checklists. 6. Submit completed application with digital copies and hard copies by email to buildingpermits@townofhilliard.com or in person. 7. Town staff reviews completeness and requests revisions if needed. 8. Pay application and permit fees once all documentation is complete. 9. Obtain issued permit and proceed with inspections at required phases.
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Hilliard, FL? ▸
Building permit processing times in Hilliard, FL typically run Processing times not specified by town; applicants should contact Building Official at 904-845-3555 or buildingpermits@townofhilliard.com for current timelines.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hilliard, FL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Hilliard, FL via: Chelsea Wingate at 904-675-6171, buildingpermits@townofhilliard.com. Contact Chelsea Wingate or Building Permits department for scheduling.
last verified April 2026
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