Town of Windermere

Building permits required for most construction projects.

Note: Confirm work classification with PDCS before proceeding.

Building code

Florida Building Code

Permit validity

180-day permit activity framework applies.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders subject to Florida exemption rules.

Contractor requirements

Contractors and subcontractors must provide current licenses and insurance with every permit application. Inspection requests use an inspection request form with next-business-day scheduling cutoff rules.

Source: Development Services / Building Department (contracted to PDCS, LLC) ↗

1. 01
   Confirm the property is inside Town of Windermere limits.
2. 02
   Determine whether the project needs separate planning, zoning, or right-of-way coordination in addition to the building permit.
3. 03
   Submit the permit application through PDCS with required contractor licensing, insurance, plans, and supporting forms.
4. 04
   Pay zoning and building fees in the manner directed by the town and PDCS.
5. 05
   Obtain permit issuance and request permit pickup routing if you want the permit sent to Town Hall rather than the default provider location.
6. 06
   Request inspections through PDCS and complete finals before closeout or occupancy.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity; next-business-day scheduling cutoff rules apply.

Source: Development Services / Building Department (contracted to PDCS, LLC) ↗

• Inspection request form through PDCS (form)

Scheduling deadline

Inspection requests use next-business-day scheduling cutoff rules.

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Time windows

AM and PM inspection windows available.

Typical sequence: PDCS handles all inspection requests, reinspections, and sign permits.

Remote inspection availability to be confirmed with PDCS.

Source: Development Services / Building Department (contracted to PDCS, LLC) ↗