City Building Permits

Town of Pierson, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Volusia County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Pierson.

Department: Building Permits & Inspections
Address: 116 W. 1st Ave., Pierson, FL 32180
Phone: 386-749-2661
Email: info@townofpierson.org
Website: https://townofpierson.org/building-permits-and-inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Permits & Inspections

Platform: Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Pierson Town Center

Application Process

Confirm the parcel is inside Pierson town limits.
Download the town permit application and assemble supporting documents.
Submit the application and digital files to the town by email.
UES reviews and issues permits for the town and performs inspections after work is completed to the required stage.
Request inspections through UES and obtain final approval before closeout.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity; contact town for specifics.

Source: Building Permits & Inspections

General Requirements

A building permit is required for construction within the Town of Pierson.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Site plan
Construction plans
Two sets of supporting documents

Permit validity: Florida's general 180-day permit activity framework applies.
Building code: Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) effective December 31, 2023
Owner-builder: Contact the town for owner-builder requirements. The Building Official is in Pierson on Wednesdays.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must be properly licensed and registered.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Permits & Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Building code: Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) effective December 31, 2023
Building Permits & Inspections
Pierson Town Center
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 Permits & Inspections before applying.

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