City Building Permits

Carrabelle, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Franklin County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Carrabelle.

Department
Building Department
Address
1206 Hwy 98 East, Carrabelle, FL 32322
Phone
850-697-3618
Website
https://www.mycarrabelle.com/departments/building/

Online Permit Portal

Open iWorQ Citizen Portal

Platform: iWorQ • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Confirm the parcel is inside the City of Carrabelle.
  2. Use the city's iWorQ portal or the city development application form, depending on project type.
  3. Prepare the city application package including parcel information, zoning district, contract cost, heated and unheated square footage, roof material, foundation type, and flood-zone information.
  4. Submit supporting documents listed on the city checklist: site plan, surveys, building plans, septic information, energy code form, wind load analysis, engineered documents where applicable, and flood-zone forms.
  5. Wait for permit issuance. Permits are valid for one year and construction must commence within six months.
  6. Use the city's portal search and inspection functions or city hall contacts to coordinate inspections.

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

Building permits are required for new construction, substantial improvements, and less-than-substantial work.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Supplemental application
  • Boundary survey for non-flood zones
  • Topographical survey
  • Site plan
  • Septic tank permit
  • Energy code form
  • 3 complete sets of building plans
  • Wind load analysis
  • Engineered documents
  • Owner-builder affidavit
  • Termite affidavit
  • Recorded Notice of Commencement
  • State permits such as DEP, Corps of Engineers, and FDOT permits
  • P&Z approval notice
  • BCC approval notice
  • Parking plan for applicable projects
  • Floodproofing certification if applicable
Permit validity
Permit is valid for one year; construction must commence within six months.
Building code
Florida Building Code
Owner-builder
Owner-builders must provide an affidavit.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be properly licensed and provide appropriate documentation.

Fees

Permit fee formula
New residential and commercial construction based on valuation under ICC's current valuation data table, with regional modifier calculated annually.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Resolution 02-2020).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Department before applying.

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