City Building Permits

High Springs, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Alachua County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

High Springs operates as a municipal permit jurisdiction inside city limits.

Department: City of High Springs building/planning functions
Address: 23718 W US Highway 27, High Springs, FL 32643
Phone: 386-454-1416
Website: https://www.highsprings.gov/

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

City of High Springs

Application Process

Confirm the parcel is inside High Springs city limits.
Contact the city building/planning office for the current permit portal or application packet.
Submit plans, contractor credentials, and any required local forms.
Obtain approvals, pay permit fees, and schedule inspections through the city.
Receive final approval before occupancy or use.

Source: City of High Springs building/planning functions

General Requirements

Work regulated by the Florida Building Code requires a permit.

Building code: High Springs enforces the statewide Florida Building Code.
Contractor requirements: Appropriate state licensure or valid owner-builder status.

Fees

Payment note: Confirm current High Springs fee schedule directly with the city before filing.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of High Springs building/planning functions to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

386-454-1416 (phone)

Additional Resources

Building code: High Springs enforces the statewide Florida Building Code.
Verify contractor license: Florida DBPR License Lookup
City of High Springs
License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of High Springs building/planning functions before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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