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City of St. Augustine Beach

How to apply for a building permit in City of St. Augustine Beach, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Min. permit fee
$25
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of St. Augustine Beach Building and Zoning Department

Street address
2200 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
Phone
(904) 471-8758
Email
onlinepermitting@cityofsab.org
Coverage
All properties within the incorporated City of St. Augustine Beach city limits. The city runs its own city building inspection and permit program.
Online portal
Construction Permit Self Service (CPSS) / Edmunds GovTech Broker Portal
Edmunds GovTech CPSS
Website
Department website
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for St. Augustine Beach

Most jobs require permits; see the city's locally adopted 2023 FBC Chapter 1 and contact the Building Department before starting work.

Note: The city directs applicants to section 105.2 of its locally adopted 2023 FBC Chapter 1 for work exempt from permit. Because St. Augustine Beach is coastal and also regulates right-of-way, floodplain, zoning, and environmental issues, applicants should verify any claimed exemption with the city before starting work.

Required documents
  • Building permit/clearance sheet application
  • Owner-builder form (if applicable)
  • Site plan and construction plans
  • Private provider documents (if applicable)
  • Multiple permit forms and checklists as specified by project type
Building code
2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (locally adopted Chapter 1); Florida's 2023 FBC is mandatory statewide
Permit validity
Permits are subject to commencement and suspension/abandonment rules; confirm specific timelines with the city.
Owner-builder
Owner-builders must come in person to city hall for notarization. Owner-builder exception excludes condominiums, where a licensed contractor is required.
Contractor requirements
The city directs applicants to both the Florida state license portal and St. Johns County licensing resources; the city warns against unlicensed contractors.

Source: City of St. Augustine Beach Building and Zoning Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Timeline varies by project complexity and local review requirements; digital fire submittals are routed through onlinepermitting@cityofsab.org and submitted to the Fire Marshal by city staff on the applicant's behalf.

  1. 01
    Confirm the parcel is inside St. Augustine Beach city limits.
  2. 02
    Gather the building permit/clearance sheet application or subtrade equivalent, construction plans, site plan, owner-builder forms (if applicable), and any supporting documents required for the project type.
  3. 03
    Submit the complete building package by email to onlinepermitting@cityofsab.org. The city expressly states not to rely on portal uploads as the official submittal because staff are not alerted by those uploads.
  4. 04
    If owner-builder, appear in person at city hall for notarization and processing steps the city requires.
  5. 05
    Respond to review comments and pay fees; wait for permit issuance.
  6. 06
    Schedule inspections through CPSS, by phone at (904) 471-8758, or by email.
  7. 07
    Complete final inspection and closeout before occupancy/use.

Typical processing time: Timeline varies by project complexity and local review requirements; digital fire submittals are routed through onlinepermitting@cityofsab.org and submitted to the Fire Marshal by city staff on the applicant's behalf.

Source: City of St. Augustine Beach Building and Zoning Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective Current (see updated fee schedule PDF)

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25
02
Plan check fee
One-half of building permit fee
03
Permit fee formula
Total-valuation-based building fees start at $27 for $1,000 or less; confirm specific rates on fee schedule.
04
Reinspection fee
$53 per inspection
05
Penalty (no permit)
$100 plus double permit fee for working without a permit

Clearance sheet fee for new buildings/additions $400 (includes $50 directed to tree and landscape fund); clearance sheet for swimming pools $250; transfer permit to new contractor $100; safety inspection $53; after-hours inspection $200 (with Building Official approval). Trade permit fees, tree-removal charges, planning/zoning charges, transient lodging charges, right-of-way driveway permit fees, and milestone-inspection fees may apply.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective Current (see updated fee schedule PDF)) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • CPSS Portal (online)
  • (904) 471-8758 (phone)
  • onlinepermitting@cityofsab.org (email)

Typical sequence: Permit records issued after April 15, 2019 can be searched through guest access in the portal. The Building Department issues certificates of occupancy for new construction and inspects completed work.

Source: City of St. Augustine Beach Building and Zoning Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about St. Augustine Beach permits

01 Do I need a building permit in St. Augustine Beach, FL? ▸
Most jobs require permits; see the city's locally adopted 2023 FBC Chapter 1 and contact the Building Department before starting work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in St. Augustine Beach, FL? ▸
Building permit fees in St. Augustine Beach, FL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: Total-valuation-based building fees start at $27 for $1,000 or less; confirm specific rates on fee schedule.. Plan check fee: One-half of building permit fee.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in St. Augustine Beach, FL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in St. Augustine Beach, FL, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel is inside St. Augustine Beach city limits. 2. Gather the building permit/clearance sheet application or subtrade equivalent, construction plans, site plan, owner-builder forms (if applicable), and any supporting documents required for the project type. 3. Submit the complete building package by email to onlinepermitting@cityofsab.org. The city expressly states not to rely on portal uploads as the official submittal because staff are not alerted by those uploads. 4. If owner-builder, appear in person at city hall for notarization and processing steps the city requires. 5. Respond to review comments and pay fees; wait for permit issuance. 6. Schedule inspections through CPSS, by phone at (904) 471-8758, or by email. 7. Complete final inspection and closeout before occupancy/use.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in St. Augustine Beach, FL? ▸
Building permit processing times in St. Augustine Beach, FL typically run Timeline varies by project complexity and local review requirements; digital fire submittals are routed through onlinepermitting@cityofsab.org and submitted to the Fire Marshal by city staff on the applicant's behalf.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in St. Augustine Beach, FL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in St. Augustine Beach, FL via: CPSS Portal, (904) 471-8758, onlinepermitting@cityofsab.org.
last verified April 2026 source City of St. Augustine Beach Building and Zoning Department ↗ entry id permits/florida/st-johns/st-augustine-beach
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