City Building Permits

Town of Altha, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Calhoun County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Altha. Calhoun County maintains an interlocal agreement with the town for the implementation of development and permitting.

Department
Town of Altha (County-Administered Permitting)
Address
25586 N. Main St, Altha, FL 32421
Phone
850-762-3280
Website
https://www.townofaltha.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open

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

Application Process

  1. Confirm the parcel is inside Town of Altha limits.
  2. Contact Town Hall at 850-762-3280 or clerk@townofaltha.com to confirm current local planning review requirements and whether a town sign-off is needed before county permit intake.
  3. If the project needs a new 911 address or development review, coordinate that step first. County addressing materials show separate review tracks for Town of Altha parcels.
  4. Prepare the applicable county building permit form package and supporting materials for the specific project type if the town confirms county-administered building intake applies.
  5. Obtain inspections and final approvals through the process identified by the town and county.

Source: Town of Altha (County-Administered Permitting)

General Requirements

A permit is required for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, or change of occupancy or use of a building or structure in the Town of Altha.

Required Documents

  • Completed county permit application
  • Construction plans if required
  • Site plan
  • Proof of town planning review completion
Building code
Florida Building Code. The county's building official uses Altha's flood damage prevention ordinance when implementing building code and other development regulations in town.
Owner-builder
Florida Statute 489.103 owner-builder restrictions apply. Contact Town Hall to confirm any town-specific local review requirements.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must meet Florida state licensing requirements. Contact the town to confirm whether additional town-specific registration is required.

Fees

Payment note
The strongest official evidence points to county-administered permitting under an interlocal arrangement. Applicants should ask whether county fees, town review fees, or both apply to a project inside town limits.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Altha (County-Administered Permitting) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Confirm with Town Hall (contact)

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Altha (County-Administered Permitting) before applying.

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