Starke, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Starke has its own building and zoning department for properties within city limits.

Department

City of Starke Building, Zoning, Code Enforcement, & Floodplain Management

Address

209 North Thompson Street, Starke, FL 32091

Phone

(904) 964-5027

Email

buildzone@cityofstarke.org

Website

https://www.cityofstarke.org/building-code-and-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm city jurisdiction. Bradford County directs any property inside Starke city limits or with City of Starke utilities to Starke's department.
2. Prepare the applicable permit application. Starke publishes a general permit application, roofing permit application, solar packet, residential permit checklist, Notice of Commencement form, contractor verification form, floodplain permit application, and zoning applications.
3. Submit documents electronically for small-scope projects or through the city's permit portal.
4. Pay fees by cash or check (currently accepted payment methods).
5. Schedule inspections at least a day in advance. Inspections are conducted in the morning on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
6. After completion, obtain the required inspection approvals and certificate of occupancy where applicable.

Source: City of Starke Building, Zoning, Code Enforcement, & Floodplain Management

General Requirements

No building or other structure may be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a building permit issued by the Building Inspector. Anytime a person digs 'for any reason' they should call the building department to determine whether a permit is required.

Required Documents

• Written application with owner/agent names and addresses
• Property address and legal description
• Scaled plans showing lot dimensions, existing structures, and proposed building location
• Owner information, parcel data, mortgage lender, work description, square footage, valuation, utility provider, contractor list
• Notarized signatures (for residential)

Permit validity

The reviewed city web pages do not publish a clear current expiration rule, but permit renewal/extension is contemplated in the 2025 fee schedule.

Building code

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), effective December 31, 2023. Starke also administers floodplain permitting and zoning review through the same department.

Contractor requirements

Starke publishes a contractor verification form and a contractor registration portal.

Fees

Plan check fee

50 percent of the building permit fee for residential and commercial; revisions to approved plans are $40 per revision.

Penalty (no permit)

Work without a permit is charged at double the regular permit fee. Permit renewal/extension is 50 percent of the original permit fee.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2025).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Starke Building, Zoning, Code Enforcement, & Floodplain Management to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• City permit portal (online)
• Building & Zoning Department (phone)

Scheduling deadline

At least a day in advance.

Inspection hours

Morning hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), effective December 31, 2023. Starke also administers floodplain permitting and zoning review through the same department.
• Public Safety Permit Note
• Land Development Regulations
• Permit Application
• Residential Checklist
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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