City Building Permits

Chipley, FL Building Permit Guide

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

Florida Washington County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Chipley. Building permits issued by Washington County but require city approval as a prerequisite.

Department: City of Chipley Planning and Zoning / City Administrator
Address: 1442 Jackson Avenue, Chipley, FL 32428
Phone: 850-638-6350
Website: https://cityofchipley.com/175/Planning-Zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Chipley Forms and Permits

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Confirm the parcel is inside Chipley city limits.
Submit city development materials to Chipley Planning and Zoning. The city's Development Guide requires a site plan and project information.
Complete any required city Development Order, site plan review, concurrency review, sign application, historic review, or land-use compliance certification.
Obtain the city's Land Use Compliance Certificate or other city approval required for the project.
Submit the county building permit application and plans to the Washington County Building Department.
Complete county permit issuance, pay county building fees and applicable city fees, then schedule county inspections.

Typical processing time: City review typically 2-4 weeks; county permit review 2-4 weeks after city approval.

Source: City of Chipley Planning and Zoning / City Administrator

General Requirements

Building permits are required for all construction within the City of Chipley under the Florida Building Code.

Required Documents

City development order or approval
Site plan meeting city requirements
Construction plans
Land Use Compliance Certificate (if required)
Historic review approval (if in historic district)
County building permit application
Architect or engineer information where applicable

Permit validity: City approval valid per city rules; county permit valid per county 180-day inspection requirements.
Building code: Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), as enforced by Washington County
Owner-builder: Owner-builders must follow both city and county approval processes.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must hold valid Florida state contractor license.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Varies by project type
Plan check fee: City plan review fees per city fee schedule; plus Washington County plan-submittal fee $35 and plan-review fee minimum $35 or 15%
Permit fee formula: Per city fee schedule (specific percentages not consolidated in single document)
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 available city documents
Payment note: Washington County 3.5% credit-card convenience fee applies to county portion

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Posted on city forms page).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Chipley Planning and Zoning / City Administrator 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 procedures; Chipley Fire Department reviews building plans for new construction.

Not specified in available documents.

Additional Resources

Building code: Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), as enforced by Washington County
Verify contractor license: Florida Contractor License Search
Zoning information: View zoning info
Moving Permit Form
Sign Application
Fire Department Inspections
Washington County Building Department
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 City of Chipley Planning and Zoning / City Administrator before applying.

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