Anna Maria, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Anna Maria.

Department

City of Anna Maria Building Department

Address

City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, FL 34216 (Mailing: P.O. Box 779, Anna Maria, FL 34216)

Phone

(941) 708-6130 ext. 140

Website

https://www.cityofannamaria.com/Building-Department

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is inside Anna Maria city limits.
2. Register in Citizenserve and select the appropriate permit type.
3. Upload the permit application, plans, and project-specific supporting documents reflecting the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023).
4. If using the owner-builder exemption, complete the city's owner-builder disclosure and appear personally to sign the document as required by the published packet.
5. Respond to review comments, pay fees, obtain issuance, and then complete required inspections through the portal.
6. Obtain final approval before occupancy or use.

Source: City of Anna Maria Building Department

General Requirements

All submitted permit applications, plans, and data must reflect the current code edition. The city uses Citizenserve for permit and inspection administration.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Plans
• Owner-builder disclosure when applicable
• Project-specific forms or checklists maintained by the Building Department

Building code

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)

Owner-builder

Anna Maria's published owner-builder disclosure packet closely tracks Florida Statute 489.103(7). Owners may build or improve a one-family or two-family residence or certain commercial work up to $75,000 for the owner's own use, may not build or improve for sale or lease within one year after completion, and must provide direct onsite supervision.

Contractor requirements

Licensed contractors are generally required unless a statutory exemption applies.

Fees

Payment note

Anna Maria's 2025 schedule includes examples such as new primary structures at $900 plus $20 per $1,000 of valuation, major interior remodels at $400 plus $20 per $1,000, minor interior remodels at $75 plus $20 per $1,000, and accessory structures at $75 plus $10 per $1,000.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2025).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Citizenserve portal (online)

Typical inspection sequence: Anna Maria directs applicants to log in to their online profile to request inspections.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)
• Building Department
• Fee Schedule
• Fee Schedule Document (2025)
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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