Wakulla County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)

Permit Authority

Unincorporated Wakulla County properties. The county administers and enforces the Florida Building Code, Florida Fire Prevention Code, and adopted Wakulla County ordinances for building construction.

Department

Wakulla County Building Department

Address

3095 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327

Phone

(850) 926-7636

Website

https://www.mywakulla.com/departments/building_department1/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine project scope and review the relevant Wakulla County checklist in the Building Department Document Center.
2. If applying online, use the CitizenServe portal (fastest submission method).
3. If you are a contractor and have never registered in Wakulla County, register with the Building Department before creating an online account.
4. Submit a complete application package (incomplete applications cannot be processed).
5. Track the permit through CitizenServe. Once issued, print the building-inspection job card from the Documents tab and post it visibly at the construction site.
6. Request inspections through CitizenServe or by calling the inspection line at (850) 309-3562.

Typical processing time: Online applications are generally reviewed within 2-4 business days. In-person applications are typically reviewed within 1-3 business days. Revisions or missing items may extend review times.

Source: Wakulla County Building Department

General Requirements

Building permits are required for all construction in unincorporated Wakulla County under the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code.

Required Documents

• Completed permit application
• Construction plans and specifications
• Site plan
• Notice of Commencement
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Roofing Contractor Affidavit (if applicable)
• Product Approval Specification Form
• Sub-Contractors List
• Contractor authorization forms

Permit validity

Not clearly identified from reviewed county pages. Contact the Building Department for specific permit expiration terms.

Building code

Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code

Owner-builder

Property owners may act as their own contractor under Florida owner-builder provisions, but must still comply with county regulations, the Florida Building Code, and any applicable state or federal requirements.

Contractor requirements

New contractors must submit: Florida state certified license, general liability certificate naming Wakulla County as certificate holder, workers' compensation certificate naming Wakulla County as certificate holder, workers' compensation exemption if applicable, Florida business tax receipt, current phone numbers, email address, and permit-pickup authorization if someone else will pull permits.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$35.00 application and plan review charge; minimum building permit fees vary by permit type

Plan check fee

Included in application and plan review charge

Permit fee formula

Mixed schedule. Single-family dwelling minimum of $765.00 plus $0.48 per square foot under roof; additions up to 625 sq ft at $300.00 plus category fees; commercial building-only permits at minimum $722.00 or per-square-foot depending on work type.

Payment note

Additional local, state, or federal fees may apply beyond what is listed on the building department site. Wakulla County Code Section 27.070 requires all new single-family residential construction to be assessed a solid waste and fire fee collected at certificate of occupancy.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Wakulla County Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• CitizenServe portal (online)
• (850) 309-3562 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Varies by permit type. The county requires the issued inspection job card to be posted at the site and supports online permit/inspection tracking through CitizenServe.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code
• Verify contractor license: Contractor Registration
• Wind Speed Lines
• Planning and Zoning Applications
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub