City Building Permits
Groveland, FL Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Groveland, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Groveland operates its own building department and eTRAKiT system.
- Department
- City of Groveland Building Division
- Address
- 6825 SR 50, Groveland, FL 34736
- Phone
- 352-429-2141 option 2
Online Permit Portal
Platform: eTRAKiT • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Confirm the property is within Groveland city limits.
- Review the city's building application and permit packets and assemble the required forms and plans.
- Register for eTRAKiT if using online contractor functions.
- Submit the permit application and required attachments to the city through the published process.
- Pay fees, including electronic filing and administrative fees where applicable.
- Schedule inspections through eTRAKiT after issuance.
- Complete all required inspections and final approvals before use or occupancy.
Typical processing time: Varies; plan review typically 5-10 business days.
General Requirements
Permits are required for standard new construction, additions, remodels, reroofs, change of occupancy, solar, pools, screen rooms, demolitions, and related regulated work.
Required Documents
- Building permit application
- Residential or specialty permit packets
- Product approval sheet
- Owner-builder disclosure
- Notice of commencement
- Contractor registration
- Project-specific forms
- Permit validity
- The fee schedule includes renewal of expired permits and related charges; applicants should confirm active duration with the city.
- Building code
- Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) mandatory statewide
- Owner-builder
- The city publishes an owner-builder disclosure statement.
- Contractor requirements
- Groveland publishes a contractor registration and eTRAKiT form requiring state license, liability insurance, workers compensation insurance or exemption, and city certificate-holder information.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $50
- Plan check fee
- Half of permit fees with minimums
- Permit fee formula
- Residential primary-structure permits: $50 plus $6 per $1,000 job valuation; residential remodel/addition/accessory: $50 plus $7 per $1,000; commercial primary: $75 plus $8.50 per $1,000; commercial remodel/addition/accessory: $75 plus $9.50 per $1,000
- Reinspection fee
- $85
- Penalty (no permit)
- $250 per occurrence (failure to schedule inspection); double fees for work started before issuance
- Payment note
- Electronic filing fee and administrative fee are each 15% of total permit fees.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026-03).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Groveland Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- eTRAKiT (online)
Typical inspection sequence: Scheduling building inspections requires contractor or public registration.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) mandatory statewide
- Verify contractor license: Florida Contractor License Lookup
- License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Groveland Building Division before applying.
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