City Building Permits
Auburndale, FL Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Auburndale, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Auburndale limits.
- Department
- City of Auburndale Construction Services
- Address
- 108 East Park Street, Auburndale, FL 33823
- Phone
- 863-965-5530
- permit@auburndalefl.com
Online Permit Portal
Platform: e-PlanSoft with goPost citizen portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Register as a licensed contractor with Construction Services.
- Apply for permits through the goPost citizen self-service portal.
- Upload construction plans and supporting documents.
- Plans are reviewed through e-PlanSoft for compliance.
- Respond to any review comments or requests.
- Obtain permit issuance.
- Schedule and complete required inspections.
Typical processing time: Varies; contact city for specific timelines.
General Requirements
Permits required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, change occupancy, or install regulated systems per FBC Section 105.1.
Required Documents
- Building permit application
- Construction plans and drawings
- Project scope documentation
- Contractor license and registration information
- Building code
- Florida Building Code (FBC), 8th Edition (2023)
- Contractor requirements
- City registers licensed contractors before permit work.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Auburndale Construction Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: Inspection functions are part of Construction Services and integrated with the city's permitting platform.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Florida Building Code (FBC), 8th Edition (2023)
- Verify contractor license: Florida DBPR Contractor License Lookup
- Community Development FAQ
- License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Auburndale Construction Services before applying.
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