City Building Permits

Newberry, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Alachua County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Newberry runs its own building department and SmartGov portal.

Department
City of Newberry, Building Department / Building and Code Enforcement
Address
25493 NW 1st Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
Phone
352-472-3927
Website
https://www.newberryfl.gov/building

Online Permit Portal

Open SmartGov

Platform: SmartGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Create or confirm your SmartGov account.
  2. Contractors register and then email buildingdepartment@newberryfl.gov so the Building Department can send an access code to activate the contractor account.
  3. Submit the permit application and upload electronic license and insurance records, plans, and supporting documents.
  4. Respond to review comments and pay fees through the city process.
  5. Schedule inspections and obtain final approval before occupancy or use.

Source: City of Newberry, Building Department / Building and Code Enforcement

General Requirements

Newberry processes building permits and planning-related applications through SmartGov and publishes permit application packets and inspection checklists.

Required Documents

  • State license copy
  • Liability/workers compensation insurance for contractor registration
  • Permit packets and inspection checklists
  • Application-specific materials
Building code
The city page links to the 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, effective December 31, 2023, and references Ordinance 2023-37 amending code sections to adopt the Florida Building Code.
Contractor requirements
State licensure or valid owner-builder status.

Fees

Payment note
Newberry publicly posts both residential and commercial fee schedule PDFs and a broader FY2026 schedule. Published fee documents include Ordinance 2022-49 Building Fee Schedule Amendment, Commercial Fee Schedule Effective 3/1/2023, and Residential Fee Schedule Effective 3/1/2023.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective March 1, 2023).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Newberry, Building Department / Building and Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • SmartGov (online)
  • 352-472-3927 (phone)
  • buildingdepartment@newberryfl.gov (email)

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Newberry, Building Department / Building and Code Enforcement before applying.

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