City Building Permits
Bunnell, FL Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Bunnell, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Bunnell. Bunnell runs its own Building Division for residential, commercial, and industrial development inside city limits.
- Department
- City of Bunnell Community Development, Building Division
- Address
- 2400 Commerce Pkwy, Bunnell, FL 32110
- Phone
- 386-437-7516
Online Permit Portal
Platform: GeoCivix • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Confirm the parcel is inside Bunnell city limits.
- Review the city checklist and permit application forms for the specific project.
- Submit the completed package through the GeoCivix portal or in hard copy to the Community Development Office.
- Provide plans, contractor information, and fire-safety materials if applicable.
- Pay fees under the city's current building permit fee resolution.
- Schedule inspections directly with the Building Division.
- Obtain final approval before occupancy or use.
Typical processing time: Residential inspections occur Monday through Thursday; commercial inspections are typically once a week on Wednesdays.
Source: City of Bunnell Community Development, Building Division
General Requirements
The city states its Building Division issues permits for all new construction or modifications to existing properties, including commercial, residential, and industrial developments.
Required Documents
- Permit application forms with checklists
- Project packets such as reroof scope requirements
- Supporting contractor documentation
- Building code
- 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, effective December 31, 2023; 2020 NEC; 2023 Florida Fire Prevention Code
- Owner-builder
- Florida owner-builder rules apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Work must comply with the Florida Building Code. The city provides contractor-selection guidance and a city-run permit history check by phone.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $20
- Permit fee formula
- Application fee is $20 for permits at or below $200 and $60 for permits above $200.
- Payment note
- Inspection fees are assessed per inspection. Permit revision fees and extension fees are separately listed. Bunnell adopted Resolution 2024-13 to establish updated building permit fees.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Bunnell Community Development, Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 386-437-7516 (phone)
- Time windows
- Residential inspections: Monday through Thursday. Commercial inspections: typically once a week on Wednesdays.
Typical inspection sequence: Bunnell employs a Fire Inspector for fire-related plan reviews and inspections.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, effective December 31, 2023; 2020 NEC; 2023 Florida Fire Prevention Code
- Community Development
- Building Division
- GeoCivix Portal
- Building Permit Fees
- 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 City of Bunnell Community Development, Building Division before applying.
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