Town of Sewall's Point, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Sewall's Point operates its own town building department and online permit system for work within town limits.

Department

Town of Sewall's Point Building & Public Works

Address

1 S. Sewall's Point Road, Sewall's Point, FL 34996

Phone

772-287-2455

Email

cgomez@sewallspoint.org

Website

https://www.sewallspoint.org/government/departments/building

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is inside Sewall's Point town limits.
2. Use the town's online building permitting system and forms for the applicable permit type.
3. Submit the permit application, plans, and required supporting documents through the town's portal process.
4. Coordinate with building staff on zoning, floodplain, setback, or other town-specific reviews where applicable.
5. Pay permit and related fees.
6. Complete inspections as directed by the Building Department.
7. Obtain final approval and closeout.

Source: Town of Sewall's Point Building & Public Works

General Requirements

Sewall's Point's Building Department applies and enforces zoning, floodplain, licensing, ordinances, and building codes for structural, electrical, plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work.

Required Documents

• Permit forms
• Plans
• Subcontractor list
• Product approval affidavits
• Reroof forms
• Hurricane-related forms
• Project-specific checklists

Building code

2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition

Fees

Permit fee formula

Single-family residence or guesthouse permits, substantial improvements over $200,000 to a single-family residence, additions or remodels under $200,000 to a single-family residence, and commercial tenant improvements are charged at 2% of construction value. Plan submittal fees: $350 for projects over $200,000, $175 for projects under $200,000, $100 for projects under $100,000, $175 for tenant improvements. Revisions to single-family permits: 1% of construction value with $20 minimum. Re-stamp single-family plans: $100. Reinspection fee: $100, doubles after first reinspection.

Reinspection fee

$100 per reinspection, doubles after first reinspection

Payment note

Published fee sheet lists Department of Business and Professional Regulation surcharge at 1% of permit fee with $2 minimum, Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board surcharge at 1.5% of permit fee with $2 minimum, and technology fee at 0.08% of construction value with $5 minimum.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Gas, mechanical, and plumbing work per FBC 105.2

Important: Very few construction projects are exempt. Sewall's Point publishes a building department FAQ that tracks Florida code exemptions and emergency repair rules. Ordinary minor repairs require approval of the building official and may not include structural, egress, piping, wiring, mechanical, or other public-safety-affecting work. Emergency repair permit applications must be submitted the next working business day.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Town's online building permitting system (online)

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition
• FEMA
• Building Department FAQ
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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