Town of Cinco Bayou

All building permits, sub-permits, and stand-alone sub-permits must first go to the town and receive a Town of Cinco Bayou Approval Letter.

• Exempt Confirm applicable exemptions with the town and Okaloosa County.

Note: No public town-specific exemption handout was verified.

Building code

Cinco Bayou relies on the statewide Florida Building Code with county permit processing layered on top of town approval.

Permit validity

Permits remain valid according to town and state law.

Owner-builder

Town-specific qualification follows Florida law.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must comply with state and local requirements.

Source: Town of Cinco Bayou ↗

1. 01
   Submit the proposed project to the Town of Cinco Bayou and obtain a Town Approval Letter.
2. 02
   Present proof of the Town Approval Letter before any county plan submittal or permit issuance.
3. 03
   Follow the related Okaloosa County permit guide and submit for the county building permit or sub-permit.
4. 04
   For new construction, obtain town approval of the certified foundation survey.
5. 05
   Complete county inspections and town local sign-off items before CO.

Typical processing time: Contact town for current processing times.

Source: Town of Cinco Bayou ↗

Applicants should confirm whether both town local approval charges and county permit fees apply.

• Town Hall (in-person)

Scheduling deadline

Contact town for current scheduling procedures.

Typical sequence: For final inspections on new construction, the county will notify the town and the town inspects drainage, sidewalks, and setbacks before sending an approval letter back to Growth Management.

Source: Town of Cinco Bayou ↗