City Building Permits

Fanning Springs, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Gilchrist County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Fanning Springs (Gilchrist County portion only; city also extends into Levy County).

Department
City of Fanning Springs Building Department
Address
17651 NW 90th Court, Fanning Springs, FL 32693
Phone
352-463-2855
Website
https://www.fanningsprings.org/building-department/

Online Permit Portal

Open Fanning Springs Building Department

Platform: City forms via Municode • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Confirm the parcel is inside Fanning Springs city limits, including whether it is in the Gilchrist County side of the city.
  2. Contact the city building official at 352-463-2855 or 352-440-2034.
  3. Obtain and complete the city building department forms.
  4. Submit the application package with plans and any required outside-agency approvals.
  5. Pay city permit and review fees.
  6. Complete city inspections and obtain final approval.

Typical processing time: Processing time varies by project type; contact the building official for estimates.

Source: City of Fanning Springs Building Department

General Requirements

A building permit is required for construction within the City of Fanning Springs.

Required Documents

  • Completed building permit application
  • Construction plans
  • Site plan
Building code
Florida Building Code (statewide)
Contractor requirements
Contractors must comply with the Florida Building Code and city building code requirements.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$95
Plan check fee
Residential plan review: $150 per review; Commercial plan review: $200 per review; Minor structure plan review: $50 per review
Permit fee formula
New construction: $0.15 per square foot plus review ($150 minimum); Remodeling: $0.10 per square foot ($100 minimum)
Trade permit fee
HVAC: $95 per system; Plumbing: $95 per bath group; Electric: $95 per 200 amps; Pools: $200; Reroof residential: $125; Reroof commercial: $6 per 100 square feet; Demolition: $100; 911 sign: $20
Reinspection fee
$65 per reinspection
Payment note
Plan copy: $1 per sheet

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 352-463-2855 (phone)
  • 352-440-2034 (Building Official Mobile) (phone)
Inspection hours
Contact the building official for available inspection hours.

Typical inspection sequence: The city building department conducts building inspections within city boundaries. Schedule inspections directly with the city building official.

Additional Resources

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

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