Flagler Beach, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Flagler Beach. Flagler Beach runs its own city permit office and building permit intake for work inside city limits.

Department

City of Flagler Beach Planning, Building & Engineering / Building Plan Reviews & Inspections Division

Address

800 S. Daytona Avenue, Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Phone

386-517-2000

Website

https://www.cityofflaglerbeach.com/118/Planning-Building-Engineering

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is inside Flagler Beach city limits.
2. Use the city's permit forms page to choose the correct application and checklist for the project type.
3. Submit the permit application and supporting documents through the city's intake path or BS&A links.
4. Pay fees through the city Building Department at 800 S. Daytona Avenue.
5. Respond to review comments and revisions as required.
6. Post the permit and schedule inspections by phone or through the online inspection portal.
7. Obtain final approval before occupancy or use.

Typical processing time: Varies by permit type and review requirements.

Source: City of Flagler Beach Planning, Building & Engineering / Building Plan Reviews & Inspections Division

General Requirements

A building permit is required for projects to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure.

Required Documents

• Commercial and residential permit applications
• Reroof forms
• Driveway and drainage applications
• Seawall and dock applications
• Revision forms
• Extension requests
• Trade-specific forms

Building code

2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition. The city also ties its floodplain regulations to Ordinance 2015-03 written in conjunction with the Florida Building Code.

Owner-builder

The city's online inspection page expressly serves contractors and owner-builders. Florida owner-builder rules apply.

Contractor requirements

City quick links direct applicants to verify state contractor licenses and the Flagler County contractor licensing program.

Fees

Plan check fee

Generally 25% of permit fee

Permit fee formula

See FY 2026 Proposed Fine and Fee Schedule for residential and commercial fees.

Penalty (no permit)

Work without a permit: $100 plus 2 times the original permit fee

Payment note

90-day permit extension is $25. Applicants should confirm whether a newer adopted schedule supersedes the FY 2026 proposed schedule.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Flagler Beach Planning, Building & Engineering / Building Plan Reviews & Inspections Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 386-517-2000, press 3 then 6 (phone)
• Online inspection portal (online)

Scheduling deadline

Inspections scheduled before 4:30 p.m. may be performed the following business day.

Typical inspection sequence: If an inspection needs to be canceled after 8:00 a.m. on the day of inspection, the city directs applicants to call extension 232 or use the online portal.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition. The city also ties its floodplain regulations to Ordinance 2015-03 written in conjunction with the Florida Building Code.
• Planning, Building & Engineering
• Online Inspection Portal
• Permits and Forms
• Fee Schedule
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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