Naples, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Naples.

Department

City of Naples Building Department

Address

295 Riverside Circle, Naples, FL 34102

Phone

239-213-5020

Email

permitting@naplesgov.com

Website

https://www.naplesgov.com/building

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Review permit requirements on the City of Naples Building Department website to determine if your work requires a permit.
2. Complete permit application forms and prepare required documents per FBC 8th Edition and local requirements.
3. Digitally sign professional documents or provide digital certification as required by the city.
4. Submit application electronically through the City of Naples Public Portal with all required documentation.
5. City staff reviews completeness and routes plan review as needed.
6. Pay invoiced plan-check and application fees. Applications are not considered submitted until materials are confirmed and fees are paid.
7. Respond to correction comments and upload revised documents if required.
8. Obtain permit issuance and pay remaining fees before starting work.
9. Schedule required inspections through the portal or contact the inspection scheduling email.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity and completeness; track status and inspection scheduling through the public portal.

Source: City of Naples Building Department

General Requirements

A building permit is required for all work regulated by Florida Building Code Section 105.1 and for projects meeting local examples of work requiring a permit.

Required Documents

• Completed permit application form
• Site plan
• Construction plans and specifications
• Digitally signed or digitally certified professional documents
• Proof of design wind speed calculations for coastal work (risk category specific)
• Floodplain elevation and documentation where applicable

Permit validity

Permits expire if work is not started and inspected within 180 days of issuance.

Building code

8th Edition Florida Building Code (2023) — effective for all applications submitted on or after December 31, 2023

Owner-builder

Owner-builders may submit applications and must comply with all permit and inspection requirements.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold valid Florida license and comply with all FBC and local ordinance requirements throughout construction.

Fees

Payment note

Payment required before application is considered submitted. Check City of Naples Building Department for current fee schedule details.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Per current City of Naples fee schedule).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Naples Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Public Portal (online)
• Time-Specific Inspections: timespecificinspect@naplesgov.com (email)
• TCO/CO/CC Requests: tco-corequest@naplesgov.com (email)

Scheduling deadline

Requests submitted through the portal can be tracked for scheduling.

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday

Typical inspection sequence: Naples tracks inspections and permit status through its Public Portal. Final inspections, surveys, elevation certificates, and stormwater surveys must be complete before submitting a TCO, CO, or CC request.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 8th Edition Florida Building Code (2023) — effective for all applications submitted on or after December 31, 2023
• Verify contractor license: Florida DBPR License Lookup
• Building Department Home
• Building Design Wind Speeds
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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