City Building Permits

Chiefland, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Levy County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The city contracts with Florida Municipal Services, Inc. and M.T. Causley, Inc. to provide building and permitting services for the city.

Department
City of Chiefland Building & Zoning Department
Address
214 East Park Avenue, Chiefland, FL 32626
Phone
352-493-6711
Website
https://cityofchiefland.com/building-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Open GovPilot Construction Application

Platform: GovPilot • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Confirm the project is inside Chiefland city limits.
  2. File through the city's Construction Application portal.
  3. Upload the published supporting documents, including plans and contractor materials.
  4. Respond to plan review comments and fee adjustments.
  5. Obtain permit issuance before construction.
  6. Complete required inspections and final approval through the city's contracted permitting service.

Source: City of Chiefland Building & Zoning Department

General Requirements

The city's Building & Zoning Department handles building permitting, inspections, code enforcement, planning, zoning, and development services for work regulated by the FBC.

Required Documents

  • Certificate of insurance
  • Contractor license
  • Site plans
  • Product approval codes
  • A/C changeout form
  • Notice of Commencement when permit fee exceeds $5,000
  • Two sets of signed and sealed plans
  • Energy calculations
  • Subcontractor list
  • Mobile home set-up materials
  • Wind load engineering
  • SRWMD approval when applicable
  • Owner-builder statement
  • Other drawings/supporting documentation
Building code
2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition

Fees

Payment note
GovPilot application states fees shown are estimated and subject to change upon review.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Chiefland Building & Zoning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 352-493-6711 (phone)
Inspection hours
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; closed Fridays

Typical inspection sequence: The city expressly includes inspections within its contracted Building & Zoning service.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Chiefland Building & Zoning 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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