City Building Permits

Town of Caryville, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Washington County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Caryville. Building permits issued by Washington County but town must approve new development as prerequisite.

Department
Town of Caryville / Washington County Building Department
Address
Town Hall: 4436 Old Spanish Trail, Caryville, FL 32427 | County: 1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
Phone
Town: 850-548-5571 | County: 850-638-6195
Website
https://www.washingtonfl.com/directory/

Online Permit Portal

Open Washington County Directory

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

Application Process

  1. Confirm the parcel is inside Caryville town limits.
  2. Contact the town using the official county directory phone number to obtain the letter Washington County requires for new development in Caryville.
  3. Submit county planning materials, including Land Use and E911 applications, to Washington County Planning Department.
  4. Submit the county building permit application and supporting plans to Washington County Building Department.
  5. Complete county review, pay county fees, and schedule county inspections.

Typical processing time: Town letter issuance typically 1-2 weeks; county planning and permit review 2-4 weeks.

Source: Town of Caryville / Washington County Building Department

General Requirements

Building permits are required for all construction within the Town of Caryville under the Florida Building Code.

Required Documents

  • Caryville town letter approving new development
  • County Land Use Application
  • E911 Address Application
  • Site plan
  • Construction plans
  • County building permit application
  • Owner and contractor affidavit
Permit validity
County permit valid per 180-day inspection requirements.
Building code
Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), as administered by Washington County
Owner-builder
Owner-builders must obtain town approval letter and follow county permit process.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must hold valid Florida state contractor license.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Varies by construction valuation
Plan check fee
Washington County plan-submittal fee $35; plan-review fee minimum $35 or 15%
Permit fee formula
Per Washington County fee schedule
Trade permit fee
Separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and similar trades
Reinspection fee
Washington County reinspection fee $75 per inspection
Penalty (no permit)
Not specified in town documents
Payment note
Washington County 3.5% credit-card convenience fee applies

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Per Washington County schedule).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Caryville / Washington County Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Washington County: 850-638-6195 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Contact Washington County Building Department at least 24 to 48 hours before requested inspection date.
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Washington County)
Time windows
Business hours as published

Typical inspection sequence: Per Washington County inspection procedures.

Not specified in available documents.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Caryville / Washington County Building Department before applying.

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