City Building Permits

Town of Westville, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Holmes County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the Town of Westville limits. Building permit intake is county-administered through Holmes County Building Department with town compliance confirmation.

Department
Town of Westville
Phone
850-548-5858
Website

Online Permit Portal

Open Holmes County Building Department (county-administered for Westville)

Platform: County In-Person and Phone Submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Confirm the parcel is inside Westville town limits.
  2. Contact the town using the published Westville city-compliance number to confirm any municipal signoff required: 850-548-5858.
  3. Prepare the applicable Holmes County permit packet and supporting documents.
  4. Submit the permit package to Holmes County Building Department with the Westville compliance documentation.
  5. Complete county review, pay county fees, and schedule inspections through Holmes County.

Typical processing time: Time varies based on project complexity and town-compliance review. Inspections must be scheduled before 2:00 PM for next business day.

Source: Town of Westville

General Requirements

A building permit is required for all construction within the Town of Westville.

Required Documents

  • Town compliance letter or confirmation
  • Two sets of scaled plans
  • Flood-zone elevation certificate when applicable
  • Notarized landowner authorization when building on another person's property
  • Notice of Commencement for construction valued over $2,500
Permit validity
Permits expire if 180 days pass without an approved inspection. One-time extension available for up to 90 additional days.
Building code
Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)
Owner-builder
Owner-builders must comply with Florida Statutes 489.103 limits.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be licensed and registered as required by Florida law.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Permit cost is based on total project cost per Holmes County fee structure.
Penalty (no permit)
Double permit fees for building without a permit.
Payment note
County permit fees appear to be the operative published fees for permit intake.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Westville to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Holmes County: 850-547-1119 ext. 3 (phone)
  • Holmes County: hcbd@holmescountyfl.org (email)
Scheduling deadline
Inspection requests must be received before 2:00 PM to be scheduled for the next business day.
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST

24-hour notice is required prior to each inspection.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Westville before applying.

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