Mount Dora, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Mount Dora runs its own city building and fire prevention permitting process.

Department

City of Mount Dora Building Division

Address

510 N Baker St., Mount Dora, FL 32757

Phone

352-735-7115

Website

https://mountdora.gov/234/Building-Division

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is within Mount Dora city limits.
2. Create an account on the city's permit online portal and contact the office to link the account.
3. Submit the permit application and required supporting documents through the portal.
4. Include any required contractor registration, owner-builder materials, product approvals, historic approvals, and site-specific planning approvals.
5. Pay fees according to the city's fee schedule and permit instructions.
6. Schedule inspections online and provide a Notice of Commencement before inspections where required.
7. Complete finals and clear all fees before final inspection and certificate of occupancy/completion.

Typical processing time: Varies; inspections may be scheduled online until midnight for the next business day.

Source: City of Mount Dora Building Division

General Requirements

Permits are required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, and for regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and impact-resistant covering work.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Plans
• Product approvals
• Contractor registration
• Owner-builder forms (where applicable)
• Historic district approvals (for qualifying properties)

Permit validity

The city addresses permit duration and expiration; applicants should confirm active permit duration directly with the division.

Building code

Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023), mandatory statewide

Owner-builder

The city online permitting page states owner-builder permits are allowed only if the property is in the owner's personal name and for the owner's use and occupancy; the structure cannot be sold or leased for one year after completion.

Contractor requirements

All contractors must register with the city and submit contractor registration form, license, workers compensation policy or exemption, and certificate-holder documentation.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Per city fee schedule covering building permit, plan submittal, review, resubmittal, inspection, permit extension, renewal, refund, and related building services fees

Payment note

All appropriate fees and charges, including impact fees, sewer connection charges, utility meter charges, and building permit fees, must be paid in full before permit issuance.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026-03).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Mount Dora Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Online portal (online)

Scheduling deadline

Midnight for next business day; call office at 352-735-7115 for same-day cancellations

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

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