City Building Permits

Perry, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Taylor County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Perry.

Department
City of Perry Planning and Zoning / Community Development
Address
224 S. Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347
Phone
850-584-7161
Website
https://www.cityofperry.net/planning-zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open Planning and Zoning

Platform: Direct Office Contact • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Confirm the property is within the City of Perry corporate limits, not unincorporated Taylor County.
  2. Contact the city's Planning and Zoning / Community Development office at 850-584-7161 for current permit intake method and city-specific forms.
  3. Prepare the application package required by the city's land development regulations and Florida Building Code review.
  4. Obtain any required Planning and Zoning Board, City Council, floodplain, or special-permit approvals before permit issuance where land development regulations require them.
  5. Submit the building permit application with required plans and survey to the city.
  6. Post the permit on site, proceed with inspections, and obtain the required Certificate of Land Development Regulation Compliance before occupancy or use.

Typical processing time: Varies; contact city planning office for current timelines

Source: City of Perry Planning and Zoning / Community Development

General Requirements

A building permit is required for all construction within the City of Perry.

Required Documents

  • Two copies of plot and construction plans drawn to scale
  • Actual lot shape and dimensions
  • Exact locations and sizes of existing and proposed buildings
  • Existing and intended uses
  • Number of families to be accommodated
  • Off-street parking and loading information
  • Survey of the lot made by a Florida-licensed surveyor or engineer
  • Property stakes in place at time of application
Permit validity
Permit expires unless work begins within 6 months after issuance, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months. Written extensions up to 90 days each may be granted.
Building code
Florida Building Code (mandatory statewide); City land development regulations also apply
Owner-builder
Contact city for owner-builder affidavit requirements.
Contractor requirements
Licensed contractors required; verify licensing through Florida DBPR.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not specified; contact city
Plan check fee
Not specified; included in application fee
Permit fee formula
Set by City Council resolution; contact city for current fees
Trade permit fee
Not specified; contact city
Reinspection fee
Not specified; contact city
Penalty (no permit)
Not specified; contact city
Payment note
Contact city for payment method details and fee schedule

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Perry Planning and Zoning / Community Development to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 850-584-7161 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Contact city for scheduling procedures
Inspection hours
City office hours; contact for inspection availability
Time windows
Inspection windows vary by project type

Typical inspection sequence: City conducts inspections per land development regulations and building code requirements. Certificate of Land Development Regulation Compliance required before occupancy.

Contact city for remote inspection availability.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Perry Planning and Zoning / Community Development before applying.

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