City Building Permits
Davenport, FL Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Davenport, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Davenport limits.
- Department
- City of Davenport Building & Planning Department
- Address
- 1 South Allapaha Avenue, Davenport, FL 33837
- Phone
- 863-419-3300
Online Permit Portal
Platform: iWorQ • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Register with the Building Department as a contractor.
- Receive a web code from city staff for portal access.
- Apply for permits through the iWorQ contractor portal.
- Upload supporting plans and documentation.
- Respond to any review comments.
- Obtain permit issuance.
- Use the portal to request inspections and review results.
Typical processing time: Varies; contact city for specific timelines.
General Requirements
The Building Official enforces codes, laws, and ordinances pertaining to construction.
Required Documents
- Building permit application
- Construction plans and drawings
- Project scope documentation
- Contractor registration information
- Building code
- Florida Building Code (FBC), 8th Edition (2023)
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor must first register with the city. Once city staff enter the company information, the contractor receives a web code for portal access.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Davenport Building & Planning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- iWorQ Portal (online)
- Scheduling deadline
- All fields must be completed for inspection requests and requests must be received no later than 8:00 a.m. or they move to the next business day.
Typical inspection sequence: Inspection requests and result review are supported through the iWorQ contractor portal.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Florida Building Code (FBC), 8th Edition (2023)
- Verify contractor license: Florida DBPR Contractor License Lookup
- Contractor Registration Requirements
- City 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 Davenport Building & Planning Department before applying.
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