Quincy, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Quincy runs its own Building and Planning Department and publishes city permit applications and a city fee schedule for properties within Quincy city limits.

Department

City of Quincy Building and Planning Department

Address

404 West Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL 32351

Phone

(850) 618-1886

Website

https://www.myquincy.net/building-planning

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is inside Quincy city limits.
2. Use the city's Applications & Forms page to download the correct permit application for the project type.
3. Bring the completed application and required attachments to City Hall for discussion and meeting with department staff.
4. If all necessary information is provided, the city states the application will be processed expeditiously, the same day or within the next one or two days, for issuance of a development permit.
5. Pay city permit fees and any applicable impact or development review charges.
6. Obtain permit issuance before work begins and complete required inspections/final approvals.

Typical processing time: Same day or within one or two days when complete.

Source: City of Quincy Building and Planning Department

General Requirements

Quincy publishes building permit applications for commercial, single-family, driveway, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, roofing, and sign work, plus development review and special use permit applications.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Contractor registration form
• Development review application where applicable
• Supporting attachments required by the specific form

Building code

Florida Building Code with city ordinances and floodplain provisions coordinating local permitting.

Contractor requirements

The city publishes a contractor registration form.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Residential building permits at 0.75% of construction cost; commercial building permits at $0.85 per square foot

Reinspection fee

$75

Payment note

Demolition at $120 residential / $250 commercial; separate trade-permit fee tables apply. Confirm current fees on live city forms page.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Quincy Building and Planning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Building and Planning Department (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: The city publishes permit forms and administers development permits directly.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Florida Building Code with city ordinances and floodplain provisions coordinating local permitting.
• Building and Planning Department
• Applications & Forms
• Quincy Code of Ordinances
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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