Town of Jupiter Island, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

The town operates its own building department for properties within town limits, including the Martin County portion of Jupiter Island.

Department

Town of Jupiter Island Building Department

Address

2 Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455

Phone

772-545-0150

Email

building@tji.martin.fl.us

Website

https://www.townofjupiterisland.com/160/Building-Department

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is within Jupiter Island town limits.
2. Review the town's permit forms and identify whether Development Review Board approval is required before permit processing.
3. Prepare the permit application, project description, plans, and supporting documents.
4. Submit one paper set of plans and, for larger projects, a digital copy as directed on the town's permit application.
5. Pay the permit fee and Florida surcharges calculated from the stated construction value.
6. Complete required inspections through the Building Department.
7. Before final closeout, satisfy any Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion checklist items, including final cost certification and any utility or right-of-way signoffs if applicable.

Source: Town of Jupiter Island Building Department

General Requirements

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or perform regulated trade work must first apply to the building official and obtain the required permit.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Scope of work
• Plans
• Subcontractor information
• Owner-builder affidavit where applicable
• Notice of commencement
• Revision forms
• Trade affidavits
• Project-specific certifications

Permit validity

Permit is valid for 18 months from issuance, becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 6 months or is suspended or abandoned for 6 months, and is considered suspended or abandoned if it does not pass an inspection within 180 days.

Building code

2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, effective December 31, 2023

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$25

Permit fee formula

1.5% of total job or construction value (minimum $25) plus Florida surcharges of 2.5% of the permit fee

Payment note

Final construction cost certification can trigger additional permit fees using the same 1.5% town permit fee plus 2.5% surcharges formula.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Jupiter Island Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 772-545-0150 (phone)
• building@tji.martin.fl.us (email)

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, effective December 31, 2023
• CO/CC Checklist
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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