Village of Indiantown, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Indiantown runs its own village Building Division and integrated building and development permit system for properties within village limits.

Department

Village of Indiantown Building Division

Address

15516 SW Osceola St., Suite B, Indiantown, FL 34956

Phone

772-597-8281

Email

permit.tech@indiantownfl.gov

Website

https://www.indiantownfl.gov/building

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the parcel is inside the Village of Indiantown.
2. Create or use a Civic Access account and complete the permit application in the online system.
3. Upload plans and supporting documents; signed support forms are linked on the village website for convenience.
4. If needed, use the village's information packet to assemble the correct project-specific submittal package.
5. Pay fees online or through the village's accepted intake process.
6. Respond to plan review comments and obtain permit issuance before starting work.
7. Request inspections through Civic Access, by email, or by phone, and obtain final approval.

Source: Village of Indiantown Building Division

General Requirements

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy, or work on gas, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems, needs to apply for a building permit.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Plans
• Project-specific forms
• Owner-builder affidavit
• Contractor registration or competency materials
• Notice of commencement
• Extension or renewal forms
• Temporary certificate of occupancy forms

Permit validity

Permits expire when work is suspended or abandoned for 90 days. Lack of an approved inspection within 90 days validates the job has been suspended or abandoned.

Building code

2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition. Documents submitted after January 1, 2024 must state compliance with this code edition.

Owner-builder

The village publishes owner-builder information and affidavits and follows Florida owner-builder rules.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$89.50

Plan check fee

50% of the total building permit fee for new construction and additions

Permit fee formula

Building permit issuance fee is $89.50 per required inspection necessary for issuance of the permit. For new construction and additions, the plan review fee is 50% of the total building permit fee and is collected at submittal.

Payment note

Zoning review fee, when required, is $200 and is collected at submittal. State surcharges: F.S. 553.721 surcharge of 1% of permit fee with $2 minimum, F.S. 468.631 surcharge of 1.5% of permit fee with $2 minimum. Martin County impact fees may apply and applicants should check with Martin County Growth Management. Martin County Fire Prevention fees may apply for non-residential and multifamily residential construction.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Portable heating, ventilation, and cooling equipment
• Like-for-like electrical fixture replacement
• Like-for-like plumbing fixture replacement
• Painting
• Pressure washing
• Cabinet replacement where layout does not change
• Drywall repair or replacement of 100 square feet or less
• Many flooring replacements
• Certain small plastic or rubber sheds less than 68 square feet with zoning placement approval
• Residential re-screening
• Roof repairs less than 100 square feet

Important: Emergency repairs require a permit to be submitted the next business day. Ordinary minor repairs still require approval of the building official when applicable.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Civic Access (online)
• permit.tech@indiantownfl.gov (email)
• 772-597-8281 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

24-hour advance notice required

Inspection hours

Monday and Friday

Emergency inspections outside normal times should be coordinated through the Building Division at 772-597-8281.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition. Documents submitted after January 1, 2024 must state compliance with this code edition.
• Information Package for Obtaining Building Permit
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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