City Building Permits

Town of Century, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Escambia County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Town of Century requires land-use/development approval; building permits and inspections are handled by Escambia County Building Services.

Department
Town of Century Planning and Zoning (land-use approval); Escambia County Building Services (building permits)
Address
7995 N Century Blvd., Century, FL 32535
Phone
850-256-3208
Website
https://www.townofcenturyflorida.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) - County Portal

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

Application Process

  1. Confirm the site is within Town of Century limits.
  2. Obtain the town's land-use certificate or development review approval first through town hall and planning.
  3. After town approval, apply to Escambia County Building Services for the building permit and inspections.
  4. Provide plans, contractor/owner-builder documents, and Notice of Commencement where required by county and Florida law.
  5. Complete county plan review, fee payment, permit issuance, inspections, and final approval.

Typical processing time: Town development review typically 1-2 weeks; county building permit processing then follows standard county timeline.

Source: Town of Century Planning and Zoning (land-use approval); Escambia County Building Services (building permits)

General Requirements

Two-stage process: (1) Town of Century land-use/development approval required first; (2) Escambia County building permit required before construction.

Required Documents

  • Town development/residential site renovation application form
  • County permit application
  • Plans and drawings
  • Notice of Commencement (for county requirements)
Permit validity
Town development review approval expires if no building permit is obtained within one year from the date issued. County building permit validity follows standard county rules (valid for six months from issuance or last approved inspection date).
Building code
Town and County both enforce the mandatory statewide Florida Building Code.
Owner-builder
Follows Escambia County owner-builder rules under Florida Statute 489.103(7).
Contractor requirements
All contractors must be registered with Escambia County Building Inspections.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$60.00
Permit fee formula
Town land-use/development review fee: $60.00. County building permit fees apply after town approval and are determined by county fee-estimate process.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Century Planning and Zoning (land-use approval); Escambia County Building Services (building permits) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
County online scheduling available until 6:00 a.m. for same-day inspections.
Inspection hours
County inspection hours; contact county for details.

Typical inspection sequence: County (Escambia) handles all building inspections.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Century Planning and Zoning (land-use approval); Escambia County Building Services (building permits) before applying.

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