City Building Permits

Cedar Key, FL Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Cedar Key, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Florida Levy County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Cedar Key maintains a city building department and city forms, but a current city notice says most building permit applications must be submitted using the Levy County Development Department application form, except fences, sheds, and driveways, which use the city permit application only.

Department
City of Cedar Key Building Department
Address
809 6th Street, Cedar Key, FL 32625
Phone
352-543-5132
Website
https://cityofcedarkey.org/building-department/

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: CivicPlus • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Confirm the property is within Cedar Key city limits and determine whether the project uses the Levy County application form or the city-only permit form for fences, sheds, or driveways.
  2. Obtain the proper application form from the city website or City Hall.
  3. Submit the application signed by the actual license holder; the city's current notice says acting agents' signatures are no longer accepted.
  4. Include the city's published forms and project-specific supporting documents.
  5. For new construction projects, submit a draft elevation certificate with the permit application per the city's April 16, 2025 notice.
  6. Schedule inspections or appointments through City Hall / the Building Department and obtain final approval.

Source: City of Cedar Key Building Department

General Requirements

The city maintains a building department, city permit forms, and inspection scheduling for construction work regulated by the FBC.

Required Documents

  • Permit application form
  • A/C changeout form
  • Code compliance inspection form
  • Plumbing permit form
  • Tree permit information
  • Product approval specification sheet
  • Notice of Commencement
  • City fee forms for electrical and mechanical/gas permits
Building code
2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Cedar Key Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 352-543-5132 (phone)
  • cityhall@cedarkeyfl.us (email)

Typical inspection sequence: Inspection scheduling is handled directly through the city.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Cedar Key Building Department before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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