City Building Permits

Town of Mayo, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Lafayette County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Mayo limits.

Department
Lafayette County Building Department (serving Town of Mayo)
Address
120 W. Main Street, Mayo, FL 32066
Phone
386-294-3611
Website
https://lafayettecountyfl.org/departments-services/building-department/

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Department Online Submission

Platform: County web submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Confirm the parcel is inside the Town of Mayo.
  2. Use the Lafayette County Building Department form set for the permit type.
  3. Submit through the county Building Department's online submission page or email.
  4. Provide all required county supporting materials, including plans, site-plan, septic documentation, product approvals, and Notice of Commencement items applicable to the project type.
  5. Confirm with Town Hall whether any separate local business license, utility, or municipal administrative step applies.
  6. Complete county-administered inspections and final approval before occupancy.

Typical processing time: Processing times vary by project type and completeness; contact the Building Department for estimate.

Source: Lafayette County Building Department (serving Town of Mayo)

General Requirements

A building permit is required for most construction in the Town of Mayo.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Workers' compensation certificate or exemption
  • Copy of state contractor license
  • Copy of business tax receipt
  • Subcontractor list with trades if applicable
  • Health Department permit for septic if applicable
  • Site plan or current survey
  • Two sets of sealed drawings
  • One set of sealed truss drawings
  • Energy calculations
  • Manual J HVAC load calculations
  • Copy of recorded Notice of Commencement
  • Product approval sheet
Permit validity
Contact the Building Department for current permit validity periods.
Building code
2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition
Owner-builder
Owners must personally appear to sign if pulling the permit under an exemption and must directly supervise the work within Florida owner-builder limits.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must hold valid state licenses, workers' compensation insurance, and current business tax receipt.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$125
Plan check fee
Included in permit fee
Permit fee formula
Residential conditioned space: $0.50/sq ft; Residential unconditioned space: $0.40/sq ft; Commercial conditioned space: $0.60/sq ft; Commercial unconditioned space: $0.50/sq ft
Trade permit fee
$125 for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roof, gas, floating docks, demolition, residential re-roof, agricultural poles, electrical upgrades, and electrical 200 amps base
Reinspection fee
$40
Payment note
DocuSign fee: $20. Impact fee: $412.50 effective October 1, 2025 for all new dwelling units including RVs. Confirm any separate town-side fee with Town Hall before filing.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective October 1, 2025).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Lafayette County Building Department (serving Town of Mayo) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 386-294-3611 (phone)
  • buildingdept@lafayettecountyfl.org (email)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Inspections are administered by the shared Building Official through the county process.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Lafayette County Building Department (serving Town of Mayo) before applying.

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