Flagler County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)

Permit Authority

All properties within unincorporated Flagler County. Flagler County Central Permitting accepts and routes permit applications for county construction projects. Separate county Building and Inspections staff review plans and conduct inspections for the county permit program.

Department

Flagler County Growth & Building, Central Permitting / Building Department

Address

1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 2, Suite 103, Bunnell, FL 32110

Phone

386-313-4003

Email

centralpermitting@flaglercounty.gov

Website

https://www.flaglercounty.gov/Growth-Building/Central-Permitting

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is in unincorporated Flagler County and not in Palm Coast, Bunnell, or Flagler Beach city limits.
2. Review the county permit packet or project-specific contractor packet and gather plans, contractor information, and supporting documents.
3. Submit through the CD-Plus online portal or Central Permitting intake.
4. Record a Notice of Commencement when Florida law requires it.
5. Respond to review comments and outside-agency requirements if applicable.
6. Pay fees and obtain permit issuance before starting work.
7. Schedule inspections through the county system and obtain final approval.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity and review requirements.

Source: Flagler County Growth & Building, Central Permitting / Building Department

General Requirements

A permit is required before construction; the county publishes guidelines and recommends calling Central Permitting at 386-313-4003 before any construction to confirm requirements.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Owner-builder disclosure
• Notice of Commencement (where required by Florida law)
• Revision form
• Roof supplemental form
• Product approval application
• Trade or project-specific packets
• Project-specific affidavits as needed

Building code

2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, and 2020 National Electrical Code

Owner-builder

Florida owner-builder rules apply. The county publishes owner-builder disclosure forms in its document center.

Contractor requirements

The county monitors contractor licensing and insurance files for local and state compliance.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Contact county Central Permitting for current fee schedule

Payment note

The county Building Department fee schedule is available on the Building and Inspections page. Applicants should confirm current charges with Central Permitting.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Flagler County Growth & Building, Central Permitting / Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• CD-Plus portal (online)
• 386-313-4003 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: The county Building Department page links directly to online inspection scheduling. Central Permitting also publishes portal guidance for managing inspections.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, and 2020 National Electrical Code
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Central Permitting
• Building and Inspections
• Planning and Zoning
• Code Enforcement
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub