City Building Permits

Lake Mary, FL Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Lake Mary, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Florida Seminole County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Lake Mary.

Department: Building Division
Address: 911 Wallace Court, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Phone: 407-585-1441
Email: permitinfo@lakemaryfl.com
Website: https://www.lakemaryfl.com/157/Building

Online Permit Portal

Open ePlanSoft Review Portal

Platform: ePlanSoft Review • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Building Division

Application Process

Confirm the parcel is inside Lake Mary city limits.
Register or coordinate contractor credentials with the city by sending license and insurance documents to permitinfo@lakemaryfl.com.
Use the city's online permit portal to submit the permit package and plans.
Address review comments and resubmit through the online process as required.
Pay fees and obtain permit issuance.
Schedule inspections by the published deadline through the city system or by phone.
Obtain final approval before occupancy or permit closeout.

Typical processing time: Variable based on plan review and application completeness.

Source: Building Division

General Requirements

A building permit is required for construction work in Lake Mary.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Site plans
Construction documents
Contractor licensing and insurance documents

Permit validity: Follows Florida's general 180-day permit activity framework.
Building code: Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023), 2020 NEC, and 8th Edition Florida Fire Prevention Code
Contractor requirements: Contractor registration materials must show the City of Lake Mary as certificate holder.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

407-585-1441 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Inspections must be scheduled by 2:00 p.m. for the next business day.

Additional Resources

Building code: Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023), 2020 NEC, and 8th Edition Florida Fire Prevention Code
Verify contractor license: Florida License Lookup (DBPR)
Building Division
Online Permit Portal
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 Building Division before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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