City Building Permits
Williston, FL Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Williston, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Williston runs its own city permitting process. The city states permitting services are facilitated through SafeBuilt.
- Department
- City of Williston Community Development Department / Permitting
- Address
- 50 NW Main Street, Williston, FL 32696
- Phone
- 352-528-3060
- permits@willistonfl.org
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Edmunds GovTech • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Confirm the property is inside Williston city limits.
- Register through the city's online portal if using the online workflow.
- Submit the permit request and attach the permit application and supporting documentation, or email permit materials in PDF format as instructed by the city.
- Provide full permit packets, including insurance and license materials for all contractors and subcontractors.
- Submit paper plans in person when plan review requires two copies.
- Pay fees before final inspection.
- Request inspections by email and obtain final approval.
Source: City of Williston Community Development Department / Permitting
General Requirements
The city advertises permitting for new homes, additions, sheds, carports, utility-related work, and other construction regulated by the FBC.
Required Documents
- Permit application
- Permit packet/checklist
- Contractor liability insurance
- Workers' compensation insurance or exemption
- State license
- Project-specific supporting documents
- Building code
- 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors and subcontractors must submit a complete permit packet including insurance and state license documentation.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $125 for residential; $156 for commercial
- Permit fee formula
- Residential building permits 1.25% of cost of construction with $125 minimum; commercial building permits 1.5% with $156 minimum
- Reinspection fee
- $83
- Payment note
- Florida state building surcharges and some utility/capacity fees may apply in addition to listed permit fees.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Fence repair/maintenance that keeps the same height and location
- Lawn irrigation repair/maintenance that keeps sprinklers in the same location
Important: Other exemptions should be confirmed against the FBC and city staff.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- permits@willistonfl.org (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests must be submitted before 3:00 p.m. the prior business day.
Typical inspection sequence: The city schedules inspections on Mondays and Wednesdays only. Reinspection fees apply if work fails inspection.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition
- Community Development Department
- Edmunds GovTech Portal
- Building 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 Williston Community Development Department / Permitting before applying.
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