City Building Permits

Moore Haven, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Glades County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Moore Haven.

Department
City of Moore Haven Zoning, Building, Code Enforcement
Address
Moore Haven, FL 33471
Phone
863-946-0711
Website
https://moorehaven.org/zoning-building-code-enforcement/

Online Permit Portal

Open Manual Submission (No Online Portal)

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

Application Process

  1. Confirm the property is inside Moore Haven city limits.
  2. Contact the city to determine whether the project needs a building permit, development permit, site-plan approval, zoning relief, or another city approval.
  3. For projects requiring site-plan review, submit the city's site-plan application with required attachments (vicinity map, boundary survey, site plan, topography, easements, building information, parking/loading, signs/lighting, drainage, erosion control, landscaping, phasing, and development schedule).
  4. For zoning changes, variances, or special exceptions, use the city land-use application materials and follow city hearing procedures.
  5. For projects involving mobile or manufactured homes, follow the city code provisions that require city review, inspections, and permits through the City Building Official or designee.
  6. Obtain all city approvals before starting work and coordinate any required inspections and certificate-of-occupancy steps with the city.

Typical processing time: Site-plan applications are reviewed by City Planner; applicant will be notified at least 10 days before Advisory Board meeting.

Source: City of Moore Haven Zoning, Building, Code Enforcement

General Requirements

No development order or building permit shall be issued except in conformity with city code. Each building-permit application must be accompanied by a scaled plat showing the lot, proposed building, and other information needed to determine compliance.

Required Documents

  • Site-plan application (for projects requiring site-plan review)
  • Owner/applicant information
  • Deed copy
  • Parcel identification number
  • Project description
  • Vicinity map
  • Boundary survey
  • Site plan
  • Topography
  • Easements
  • Building information
  • Parking and loading plans
  • Signs and lighting plans
  • Drainage plans
  • Erosion control plans
  • Landscaping plans
  • Phasing and development schedule
  • Zoning/variance/special exception materials (if applicable)
Permit validity
Development permits are good for one year from issuance if construction activities have not begun before expiration.
Building code
Florida Building Code is mandatory statewide, including Moore Haven. City code operates on top of statewide FBC baseline.
Owner-builder
Florida owner-builder rules apply. Consult city for current owner-builder requirements.
Contractor requirements
City code framework assumes permit applications and inspections are handled through city permitting authority.

Fees

Payment note
City Council resolution sets various filing fees for rezonings, variances, special exceptions, and related applications.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Moore Haven Zoning, Building, Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 863-946-0711 (phone)

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Moore Haven Zoning, Building, Code Enforcement before applying.

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