Hampton, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Bradford County's zoning page says Hampton has its own local zoning department. A June 24, 2025 Hampton City Council meeting minute states the City Clerk received a call from the Bradford County Building & Zoning Department regarding a mobile home placement request and that city zoning density rules controlled whether it could be allowed. This is strong evidence that county staff handle permit intake/review while Hampton decides local zoning compliance.

Department

City of Hampton for local zoning / Bradford County Building & Zoning for building permits and code inspections

Website

https://hamptonfl.com/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm zoning or land-development compliance with Hampton City Hall. Bradford County's zoning page lists Hampton's local zoning department phone as (352) 468-1201.
2. If the project needs a building permit, use Bradford County Building Department for permit processing and inspections. The Hampton June 24, 2025 minutes show Bradford County Building & Zoning contacting the city about a permit-related mobile-home placement question.
3. Follow Bradford County's standard permit submission channels and inspection scheduling rules 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: City of Hampton for local zoning / Bradford County Building & Zoning for building permits and code inspections

General Requirements

Hampton is subject to the Florida Building Code through its local enforcement arrangement.

Required Documents

• 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. Hampton 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

Minimum permit fee

$54.00 (consisting of $50 permit fee plus $4 state surcharge)

Permit fee formula

Bradford County fees apply. 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 City of Hampton for local zoning / Bradford County Building & Zoning for building permits 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. Hampton is not in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Hampton Government Page
• Hampton Contact Page
• Hampton June 24, 2025 Council Minutes
• Bradford County Zoning
• Bradford County Building
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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