City Building Permits

Town of Havana, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Gadsden County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Havana's official website states all building permits are issued through Gadsden County Building Permits and Inspections, but the town may require a zoning application before the county will issue the permit.

Department
Gadsden County Building Permits and Inspections / Town of Havana Planning & Zoning
Address
711 N. Main Street, Havana, FL 32333
Phone
(850) 539-2820
Website
https://townofhavana.com/building-permits-and-inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open Gov-Easy (County Portal)

Platform: Gov-Easy • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Confirm the parcel is inside Havana town limits.
  2. Determine whether the project triggers the town's zoning application; Havana states the situations requiring the zoning application are noted on the form.
  3. Submit the zoning application to the Town Clerk when required.
  4. After local zoning clearance, submit the building permit through Gadsden County Building Permits and Inspections.
  5. Include county-required permit documents, contractor credentials, plans, and other supporting materials.
  6. Obtain county permit issuance, then complete county inspections and certificate of occupancy requirements.

Source: Gadsden County Building Permits and Inspections / Town of Havana Planning & Zoning

General Requirements

All building permits are issued through Gadsden County for construction and inspections.

Required Documents

  • Zoning application when required
  • County permit application
  • Plans
  • Contractor credentials
  • Flood or site documents where applicable
  • Notice of Commencement when required
Permit validity
County permit expiration rules commonly turn on missed inspections or long gaps between inspections.
Building code
Havana is subject to the mandatory statewide Florida Building Code; county building review and inspection enforce that code.

Fees

Payment note
No separate Havana building-permit fee schedule verified. County building permit fees likely apply, and separate local zoning or land use charges may also apply depending on the application.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Gadsden County Building Permits and Inspections / Town of Havana Planning & Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Havana's official page states the county is responsible for all construction inspections and certificates of occupancy.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Gadsden County Building Permits and Inspections / Town of Havana Planning & Zoning before applying.

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