City Building Permits

Bowling Green, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Hardee County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The current city Code Enforcement page says a Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Consistency Determination sign-off is required before beginning multiple categories of construction projects within Bowling Green city limits.

Department
City of Bowling Green Code Enforcement
Address
104 East Main Street, Bowling Green, FL 33834
Phone
(863) 375-2255
Website
https://bowlinggreenfl.net/ova_dep/code-enforcement/

Online Permit Portal

Open

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

Application Process

  1. Confirm the parcel is inside Bowling Green city limits.
  2. Contact Bowling Green Code Enforcement to confirm whether the project requires the city's Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Consistency Determination sign-off.
  3. Complete the sign-off form in English. The form requires a detailed description of all work, property address, property owner information, contractor or business information, contact email, parcel number, current and proposed use, and applicant signature.
  4. For additions, new buildings, sheds, and accessory structures, attach a site plan as required by the form.
  5. If the project is commercial or contractor-led, ensure the business / contractor is registered with the City Clerk's Office before approval is issued.
  6. Allow up to five business days for Code Enforcement to process the sign-off request.
  7. If ingress / egress will be on a state highway, obtain the FDOT Arcadia letter or copy of application referenced in the city form when applying for the permit.
  8. Proceed to the actual permit issuance stage after city sign-off. Confirm with the Hardee County Building Department whether they are handling the final permit intake for the specific project.

Typical processing time: Up to five business days for Code Enforcement to process the sign-off request.

Source: City of Bowling Green Code Enforcement

General Requirements

Projects the city specifically says need sign-off before work begins include: accessory structures such as swimming pools, sheds, barns, and carports; fences; new residential homes and commercial buildings; new roofs and reroofing; demolition; remodeling and additions; and mechanical work, including new or replacement A/C units.

Required Documents

  • Detailed description of all work
  • Property address and parcel number
  • Property owner information
  • Contractor or business information
  • Contact email
  • Current and proposed use
  • Site plan (for additions, new buildings, sheds, and accessory structures)
  • Signed applicant form
Permit validity
Sign-off is valid for 90 days.
Building code
Bowling Green enforces its own land development code and comprehensive plan, along with applicable Florida Building Code standards.
Owner-builder
Owner-builder requirements apply under Florida law.
Contractor requirements
Businesses and contractors must be registered with the City Clerk's Office before approval can be issued.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Not published by the city in reviewed sources.
Payment note
The sign-off form includes a payment receipt box, but the exact fee amount is not listed on the form itself. Because the city's current sources are sign-off focused, applicants should expect county permit fees if the project proceeds through Hardee County Building Department for permit issuance.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Bowling Green Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (863) 375-2255 (phone)
  • codeenforcement@bowlinggreenflorida.org (email)

Typical inspection sequence: City review / inspection note: The sign-off form allows the city to inspect the site where driveway compliance to city streets is uncertain.

Additional Resources

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

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