Town of Brooker, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Brooker has an interlocal agreement with Bradford County Building and Zoning for permitting and building code inspections. The town handles local setback/compliance clearance.

Department

Town of Brooker Building and Zoning (local split) / Bradford County Building and Zoning (permitting and code inspections)

Website

https://townofbrooker.com/building-and-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. If the project changes the footprint of the property by adding an addition, porch, deck, or building, first check setback regulations with Brooker Town Hall.
2. Obtain a Town of Brooker Certificate of Compliance from Town Hall before applying to Bradford County. This certificate costs $100.
3. Submit the building permit to Bradford County Building Department under the town-county interlocal arrangement.
4. Follow Bradford County's submission, review, posting, and inspection requirements for the permit itself.

Typical processing time: 24 hours if no review needed; 7-10 business days for typical plan review (from Bradford County).

Source: Town of Brooker Building and Zoning (local split) / Bradford County Building and Zoning (permitting and code inspections)

General Requirements

Building permits are required for work covered by the Florida Building Code. Brooker requires town-level setback review for footprint changes before the county permit application.

Required Documents

• Town of Brooker Certificate of Compliance (before county application)
• Bradford County permit application
• Two complete plan sets for plan review
• Notice of Commencement (if applicable)
• Reviewed site-copy plans for inspections

Permit validity

A county permit is deemed abandoned 180 days after purchase unless an approved inspection is obtained within that 180-day period. Each approved inspection extends validity another 180 days. Written extensions of up to 90 days each may be requested and approved by the Building Official.

Building code

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), effective December 31, 2023. Brooker is not in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.

Owner-builder

An owner may build their own home and may build or remodel their own commercial structure if total construction value is $75,000 or less, subject to section 489.103(7)(a), Florida Statutes.

Contractor requirements

State-certified and state-registered contractors must provide license copy, driver license, workers' compensation or exemption, and general liability insurance naming Bradford County.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Bradford County fees apply. Minimum $54.00 (consisting of $50 permit fee plus $4 state surcharge). Permit cost depends on work type and is calculated using square footage, contract price, or both.

Payment note

Bradford County offers an online payment link for building, zoning, and fire protection charges.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Brooker Building and Zoning (local split) / Bradford County Building and Zoning (permitting and code inspections) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Bradford County (904) 966-6223 ext. 1 (phone)
• Bradford County iWorQ scheduler (online)

Scheduling deadline

At least 1 business day before needed and before 4:30 PM (Bradford County).

Additional Resources

• Building code: Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), effective December 31, 2023. Brooker is not in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Brooker Building/Zoning Page
• Brooker Town Codes
• Bradford County Building
• Bradford County FAQs
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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