Town of Shalimar, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the Town of Shalimar. The town uses Okaloosa County for Florida Building Code permitting/inspection functions in many cases. Shalimar requires town permits and contractor tracking certificate.

Department

Town of Shalimar

Address

2 Cherokee Road, Shalimar, FL 32579

Phone

850-651-5723

Email

clerk@shalimarflorida.org

Website

https://www.shalimarflorida.org/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Submit to the Town of Shalimar first and obtain the required town permit for building, sign, tree removal, and related work.
2. Where the work requires Florida Building Code inspection, obtain the related Okaloosa County permit or permit review after town approval.
3. Ensure the contractor has a Town of Shalimar Contractor Tracking Certificate or town Business Tax Receipt as required.
4. For new construction, provide the town-signed foundation survey and complete town sign-off items before county CO issuance.
5. Complete final inspections through the applicable town/county process.

Typical processing time: Contact town for current processing times.

Source: Town of Shalimar

General Requirements

Except in some minor instances, the town's permit requirements mirror Okaloosa County's requirements and most construction needs a permit.

Required Documents

• Town building permit application
• Plans and specifications as applicable
• Okaloosa County permit documentation where FBC review required
• Town Contractor Tracking Certificate

Permit validity

Permits remain valid according to town and state law.

Building code

Shalimar's ordinances define a building permit as a town-issued document and define a building official under the current Florida Building Code. Town permit form specifically reminds applicants that work must meet wind-load specifications.

Owner-builder

Town-specific qualification follows Florida law.

Contractor requirements

Contractors working in town limits must contact Town Hall for a Contractor Tracking Certificate. Fee: $30 from October 1 through March 31; $15 from April 1 through September 30.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Contractor Tracking Certificate: $30 (Oct 1-Mar 31) or $15 (Apr 1-Sep 30)

Payment note

No separate comprehensive building fee table was verified on the town website. Applicants should confirm total fees with the town and Okaloosa County.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Shalimar to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Town Hall (in-person)

Scheduling deadline

Contact town for current scheduling procedures.

Typical inspection sequence: Certified foundation surveys must be approved by the town. The Growth Management Department calls the town on final inspections for new construction so the town can confirm its local requirements before CO issuance.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Shalimar's ordinances define a building permit as a town-issued document and define a building official under the current Florida Building Code. Town permit form specifically reminds applicants that work must meet wind-load specifications.
• Verify contractor license: Florida Contractor Search
• FAQs
• Okaloosa County Shalimar Guide
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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