City Building Permits
Leesburg, FL Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Leesburg, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Leesburg runs its own city permitting system and contractor registration for work inside city limits.
- Department
- City of Leesburg Building Services / Building Division
- Address
- 204 N. 5th Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
- Phone
- 352-728-9735
- Website
- https://www.leesburgflorida.gov/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Online Permitting Services • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Confirm the property is within Leesburg city limits.
- Create an online permitting account and ensure the contractor is registered with the city first.
- Start a building permit packet, enter address and owner/applicant information, and upload all required attachments.
- Obtain the digitally signed permit application generated by the system and submit the completed packet.
- Correct any rejection comments and resubmit through the portal if needed.
- Pay pending fees online after approval, print the permit card and approved attachments, and keep approved plans onsite.
- Provide a certified Notice of Commencement before inspections when required, schedule inspections in the portal, and complete finals before CO/closeout.
Typical processing time: Varies; plan review typically 5-14 business days; expedited review may be available.
Source: City of Leesburg Building Services / Building Division
General Requirements
Permits are required for work regulated by the Florida Building Code.
Required Documents
- Permit application
- Attachments by permit type
- Contractor registration
- Subcontractor information
- Plans
- Proof of ownership (where needed)
- Notice of Commencement (where applicable)
- Permit validity
- Florida's 180-day permit activity rule generally applies unless extended or otherwise addressed by city policy.
- Building code
- Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023), effective December 31, 2023
- Owner-builder
- Florida owner-builder rules apply; the license holder must digitally sign the application.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must be registered in the city's permitting database before creating a portal account; registration requires state license, liability insurance, workers compensation or exemption, and city certificate holder language.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Fence permit fee: $45 plus 3% service fee for electronic and credit card payments
- Payment note
- Online payments available; 3% service fee for electronic and credit card payments applies to some permits.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Leesburg Building Services / Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Online portal (online)
- Scheduling deadline
- 7:00 a.m. on the inspection day for cancellations
Additional Resources
- Building code: Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023), effective December 31, 2023
- 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 Leesburg Building Services / Building Division before applying.
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