County Building Permits
Collier County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Collier County, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All unincorporated properties within Collier County.
- Department
- Collier County Building Plan Review and Inspection Division / Growth Management Community Development Department
- Address
- 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL 34104
- Phone
- 239-252-2400
- inspections@collier.gov
Online Permit Portal
Platform: CityView • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Complete permit application forms and prepare required documents per local requirements and 8th Edition Florida Building Code.
- Digitally sign and seal professional documents where applicable, with digital signature validation set up before submission.
- Submit application electronically through the GMCD Public Portal (CityView) for contractors, design professionals, and agents.
- County staff reviews completeness and routes plan review to applicable departments.
- Pay invoiced plan-check and application fees. Applications are not considered submitted until materials are confirmed and fees are paid.
- Respond to correction comments and upload revised documents if required.
- Obtain permit issuance and pay remaining fees before starting work.
- Schedule required inspections through the portal or contact the inspection desk.
Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity and completeness; next-day inspections available if requested before 4:30 p.m. the prior business day.
General Requirements
A permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application form
- Site plan
- Construction plans and specifications
- Digitally signed and sealed professional documents where applicable
- Notice of Commencement for qualifying residential improvements over $5,000 or A/C repairs/replacements at or above $15,000
- Floodplain elevation and flood zone 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)
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders are exempt from the electronic submittal requirement but must comply with all other application and inspection procedures. Trusts cannot file owner-builder building permit applications.
- 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 CityView portal for current fee schedule details.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Per current Collier County Ordinances 2023-64 and 2024-40).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Collier County Building Plan Review and Inspection Division / Growth Management Community Development Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- CityView portal (online)
- 239-252-2406 (phone)
- After-hours IVR: 239-252-3726 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests submitted before 4:30 p.m. the prior business day are guaranteed for the next business day.
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Collier County uses AIRS and IVR for inspection scheduling and results tracking. Inspection results and permit status can be checked through CityView.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 8th Edition Florida Building Code (2023)
- Verify contractor license: Florida DBPR License Lookup
- Building Permits and Construction Home
- Collier County Ordinances
- License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Collier County Building Plan Review and Inspection Division / Growth Management Community Development Department before applying.
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