City Building Permits

Longwood, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Seminole County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Longwood.

Department: Community Development Department / Building Division
Address: 174 West Church Avenue, Longwood, FL 32750
Phone: 407-260-3486
Email: building@longwoodfl.org
Website: https://www.longwoodfl.org/347/Permits

Online Permit Portal

Open SmartGov Portal

Platform: SmartGov • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Confirm the project is inside Longwood city limits.
Use Longwood's permit package requirements, tutorials, and SmartGov portal to identify the correct permit type and assemble a complete package.
Submit digitally through SmartGov, or submit hard-copy documents for city scanning if you are not using the digital process.
Monitor SmartGov for comments and status updates, or respond to comments by returning revised hard copies or emailing revisions to building@longwoodfl.org if the city allows that method.
Pay applicable fees and obtain issuance.
Schedule inspections through the portal or inspection line by the city's deadline.
Complete finals and obtain CO or other closeout approval where required.

Typical processing time: Variable based on permit type and plan review requirements.

Source: Community Development Department / Building Division

General Requirements

A building permit is required for construction work in Longwood.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Site plans
Construction documents
Project-specific documents as required

Permit validity: Follows Florida's general 180-day permit activity framework.
Building code: Florida Building Code with local administrative amendments

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

407-260-3471 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Inspection requests must be called in by 3:30 p.m. on the business day prior to the desired inspection.

Digital inspections by Zoom are offered for certain qualifying residential inspection types.

Additional Resources

Building code: Florida Building Code with local administrative amendments
Verify contractor license: Florida License Lookup (DBPR)
Permits
Permitting and Inspections
Contact Us
SmartGov Portal
Digital Inspections
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 Community Development Department / 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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