City Building Permits

Fanning Springs, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Levy County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The city states its building department issues permits and conducts building inspections within the city boundaries. This includes the Levy County portion of Fanning Springs for work inside city limits.

Department: City of Fanning Springs Building Department
Address: 17651 NW 90th Court, Fanning Springs, FL 32693
Phone: 352-463-2855
Website: https://www.fanningsprings.org/building-department/

Online Permit Portal

Open

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

Additional resources:

Building Department

Application Process

Confirm the site is within Fanning Springs city limits.
Contact the Building Official and obtain the city's building department forms.
Submit the application package with the required plans and supporting materials.
Pay applicable plan review and permit fees.
Complete city inspections and obtain final approval before occupancy or use.

Source: City of Fanning Springs Building Department

General Requirements

The city says its Building Department is responsible for issuing building permits and conducting inspections within the city.

Building code: 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $95
Plan check fee: Residential plan review $150 per review; minor structure plan review $50; commercial plan review $200
Permit fee formula: New construction $.15 per square foot plus review with $150 minimum; remodeling $.10 per square foot with $100 minimum
Trade permit fee: Heat/A/C/exhaust/ventilation $95 per system; plumbing $95 per bath group; pools $200; electric 200 amp $95
Reinspection fee: $65

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

352-463-2855 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: The city expressly states it conducts building inspections within the city boundaries.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition
Zoning information: View zoning info
Building Department
Fee Schedule
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 Fanning Springs Building Department before applying.

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