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Town of Worthington Springs

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Worthington Springs, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Union County Building Department (for permit issuance); Town of Worthington Springs (for flood/compliance)

Street address
15 NE 1st Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054 (Union County Building Department)
Coverage
All properties within the Town of Worthington Springs limits. Building permits are issued by Union County; the Town of Worthington Springs provides municipal flood/compliance letters.
Online portal
Cloudpermit
Cloudpermit
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Worthington Springs

A building permit is required for all construction within the Town of Worthington Springs.

Required documents
  • Survey and legal description
  • 911 address
  • Municipal flood data or compliance letter from Worthington Springs
  • Utility or septic documentation
  • Subcontractor verification form
  • Construction plans (two sets)
  • Recorded Notice of Commencement (when required)
  • Posted address numbers
  • Additional trade-specific documents as applicable
Building code
2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, effective December 31, 2023.
Permit validity
Permits remain valid according to Florida Statutes 553.792.
Owner-builder
Owner-builders must sign and submit a required owner-builder disclosure statement when claiming the exemption.
Contractor requirements
All contractors and subcontractors must be licensed with the State of Florida and approved by Union County Building Department before permit issuance.
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Processing times vary; check with Union County Building Department for current timelines.

  1. 01
    Confirm the parcel is inside Worthington Springs town limits.
  2. 02
    Obtain the municipal flood data or compliance letter from Worthington Springs.
  3. 03
    Complete the applicable Union County building permit application and supporting checklist items.
  4. 04
    Submit through Union County Building Department / Cloudpermit.
  5. 05
    Pay applicable fees, schedule inspections through the county process, and secure final approval.

Typical processing time: Processing times vary; check with Union County Building Department for current timelines.

Source: Union County Building Department (for permit issuance); Town of Worthington Springs (for flood/compliance) ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Typical sequence: Building inspections are handled through Union County Cloudpermit and Union County building staff, based on the county-issued permit process.

Source: Union County Building Department (for permit issuance); Town of Worthington Springs (for flood/compliance) ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Worthington Springs permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Worthington Springs, FL?
A building permit is required for all construction within the Town of Worthington Springs.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Worthington Springs, FL?
To apply for a building permit in Worthington Springs, FL, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel is inside Worthington Springs town limits. 2. Obtain the municipal flood data or compliance letter from Worthington Springs. 3. Complete the applicable Union County building permit application and supporting checklist items. 4. Submit through Union County Building Department / Cloudpermit. 5. Pay applicable fees, schedule inspections through the county process, and secure final approval.
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Worthington Springs, FL?
Building permit processing times in Worthington Springs, FL typically run Processing times vary; check with Union County Building Department for current timelines.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Worthington Springs, FL?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Worthington Springs, FL via: Cloudpermit portal.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Union County Building Department (for permit issuance); Town of Worthington Springs (for flood/compliance) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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