City Building Permits

Inverness, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Citrus County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Inverness.

Department
City of Inverness Community Development Department
Address
212 W Main Street, Inverness, FL 34450
Phone
352-726-3401
Website
https://www.inverness-fl.gov/586/Permitting

Online Permit Portal

Open iWorQ Permit Portal

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

Application Process

  1. Confirm the parcel is within Inverness city limits.
  2. Prepare the building permit application with both property owner and contractor signatures; for portal applications, the signed application must still be uploaded.
  3. Upload or provide required documents such as contractor registration, subcontractor list, plans, product approvals, and project-specific checklists.
  4. Record and post the Notice of Commencement before the first inspection when required.
  5. Respond to any review comments, pay permit fees, and obtain permit issuance.
  6. Schedule inspections through the portal or by calling the department, noting the city's limited inspection days.
  7. Complete all required inspections and final conditions before certificate of occupancy or completion.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity.

Source: City of Inverness Community Development Department

General Requirements

Applications for building permits are required for installations regulated by the Florida Building Code and for work constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, or changing occupancy.

Required Documents

  • Signed building permit application
  • Contractor registration
  • Subcontractor list
  • Proof of ownership/deed if needed
  • Engineered plans
  • Site plan
  • Product approval sheet
  • Truss/rafter sheets
  • HVAC and electrical layouts where applicable
  • Elevation certificates for flood-zone parcels
  • Septic permit if applicable
  • Stormwater and FDOT permits where applicable
  • Notice of Commencement
Permit validity
Permits are valid for six months under state law. If no inspection is called in within six months and the permit has not been picked up and paid for, a written extension request with reason and a $50 reinstatement fee is required; otherwise a new permit application is required.
Building code
Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), and other local ordinances or regulations may also apply.
Owner-builder
The city publishes an owner/builder disclosure statement and requires signed/notarized application materials.
Contractor requirements
Contractor registration is required for the general contractor and all subcontractors.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$120
Permit fee formula
Residential: $120 minimum plus 1.25% of construction cost. Commercial: $120 minimum plus 1.5% of construction cost.
Trade permit fee
$100-$120 minimums with added charges per value or fixture/room/ton as listed
Reinspection fee
First reinspection $50; second reinspection $75
Payment note
Florida state surcharge 3.5% of permit value with a $4 minimum.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Inverness Community Development Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday only

Typical inspection sequence: Fire inspections will not be scheduled in fewer than five business days.

The site must be ready for occupancy, with final trade items complete, and landscaping/driveway/walkway complete before certificate of occupancy.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Inverness Community Development Department before applying.

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