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Permit Requirements for Hurricane Repairs:
- The removal of drywall is allowed up to 4 feet in height from the finished floor to minimize the active growth of mold. The total square footage of removal is not limited. This activity will need to be part of the costs submitted for all homes in special flood hazard areas at the time of permit application. Commercial structures will require an Asbestos Survey to be submitted with the permit application prior to removal.
- All electrical service repairs, roof repairs, and roof replacements may begin immediately. Electrical Contractors and Roofing Contractors will need to submit a permit application through the online portal to expedite the process.
- Paper applications may be submitted during normal business hours at the address listed below but will take longer to approve.
- The application must state "Hurricane Milton" in the description of work.
We encourage all to submit permit applications electronically as this will allow for quicker review times and permit issuance.
In order for your permit fees to be waived for storm related damage, you must submit your application by April 1, 2025
Building & Permitting staff review building plans and provide technical inspections to ensure every building project in the City conforms to the appropriate codes and regulations.
Current Building Code in Effect:
Effective December 31, 2023, all building applications will be subject to the 8th Edition 2023 Florida Building Code and the National Electric Code 2020, see the below links for the significant changes in the 8th edition 2023 codes.
https://www.floridabuilding.org/fbc/thecode/Letter_home_builders_revised_11-11-22.pdf
https://www.floridabuilding.org/fbc/thecode/2020_Code_Development/Memorandum_regarding_SEER2.docx
https://www.floridabuilding.org/fbc/thecode/2020_Code_Development/energynew2.pdf
Florida Building Code Effective Dates
New 2020 Florida Building Code Wind Map
Sarasota County Property Appraiser (Property Look-up)
Building and Engineering Online Services
Building Permit Lookup / Pay On-Line
Link to New Online Permit Submissions
Online Plans Upload Instructions
Sarasota County Property Appraiser (Property Look-up)
Inspections
Frequently Asked Questions
Note: The Inspections Line Hours of Operation are Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm; Call
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Schedule inspections through text or automated line- IVR Inspections
Applying for a Building Permit?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Learn When a Building Permit Is Needed
- House Bill 1307 allows the use of Private Providers for building plans examination and inspections. If you wish to use Private Providers, fill out these Private Provider Forms and Affidavit. Submit the completed forms to the City's Building Department with your application.
- Private Provider Audit Procedure- Plan Review
- Private Provider Audit Procedure- Inspections
Milestone Inspections
- In conjunction with the FBC and its adoption of update requirements for milestone inspections, as of January 1, 2025, please use the link below for the necessary forms and instructions.
- When submitting this information, please create a Building and Zoning permit application through our online portal. The 'Plans' on the application will be your milestone report. The contractor will be the engineer performing the inspection.
- Please contact Macy.Grochowski@sarasotafl.gov for any questions regarding the submission of your report.
Building Permit Forms & Applications
- Building & Zoning Building Permit Application
- Air Conditioning Permits
- Notice of Commencement-Requirements and Form
- Notice of Termination of the Notice of Commencement
- Water & Sewer Application
- Sewer Test Contractor Affidavit
- Transmittal Form
- Permit Withdrawal Form
- After Hours Work Permit Application
- Early Start Authorization Application
- Subcontractor-Form
Commercial Building
- New Commercial Construction-2020 Checklist
- Alterations/Renovations Commercial Building-Checklist
- Commercial Building-Staging Requirements
- Foundation Only Submission Requirements
- Fire Alarm-Checklist
- *Public Art: your new commercial building or renovation may be subject to Public Art requirements. Follow this link to see if your project qualifies.
Residential Building
- New Residential Home Package-INSTRUCTIONS
- New Residential Home Package-FORMS
- Residential New Construction Checklist
- Residential Homeowner REMODEL-Checklist
- Kitchen Cabinet Replacement-Requirements
- Staging Plan Requirements
- Implications of Acting as Your Own Contractor
- Blower Door Test Requirements
Residents: Your Neighborhood Association may require compliance with their Rules and Regulations governing construction on your property. Please check with your Association officials prior to applying for a Building Permit. If you live on Bird Key please be sure the form below is submitted with your Building Permit application.
Demolition
Fees
FEMA
- FEMA 50% RULE - Information & Application for Substantial Damage or Improvement
- Floodplain Management Ordinance
- Amendment to Flood Ordinance
- Non-Conversion Agreement
- 2024 Amending FIRM
Pools & Docks
- Requirements for Pools
- Contractor Checklist for Pools
- Contractor COMPLIANCE Info for Pools
- Checklist for Dock Construction
Roofing
Trees
- Tree Ordinance
- Tree Permit Application-Requirements
- Tree Permit Application
- Grand Tree Protection Detail
- Non-Grand Tree Protection Detail
Miscellaneous
- Aluminum Construction-Minimum Requirements
- Awning-Requirements
- Fences and Walls-Checklist
- Moving a Structure-Checklist
- Permit-EXTENSION Request
- SAMPLE Site Plan
- Signs-Checklist
- Temporary Signs
- Solar Checklist
- Tent-Requirements
- Change of Architect/Engineer Hold Harmless Letter
- Permit and Inspection Utilization Report
Utilities Department (COSUD) Forms and Applications
- Utilities Department Checklist
- Utility Request Application Form
- Water Demand and Meter Size Determination Form
- New Building Hydraulic Information Sheet
- Utilities Construction Permit Application
- Backflow Prevention Assembly Test Report
Contractor Information
- 2-Year Contractor Registration/Renewal Form and Instructions
- Agent Authorization-Form
- Change of Contractor Form
- Subcontractor-Form
- Contractor Removal Letter
Contractor Registration Information
Registrations, insurances, and licenses can be sent to CityPermits@sarasotafl.gov
State Certified Contractors: Are required to register with the City of Sarasota and provide proper credentials to include: copy of Certified State License, proof of Certificate of Liability insurance and Workers’ Compensation Insurance or exemptions. There is no fee for Certified Contractors.
State Registered Contractors: Are required to register with the City of Sarasota and provide credentials to include: copy of Registered License, copy of Letter of Reciprocity from Sarasota County, Copy of Certificate of Liability Insurance and Workers’ Compensation. Note that the signature on the Contractor’s Affidavit must be sworn and notarized. For convenience, City Staff includes a notary public with a fee. Contractors must renew their registration by October 1st every two years. Registration fee is $50.00.
Specialty Tradespersons: [anyone who performs work under contract within the City of Sarasota and whose trade or craft is not certified or registered by the State of Florida] are required to register prior to pulling a permit or performing work. This primarily affects landscape contractors, tree removal services, painters, drywall contractors, framing contractors and other skilled craftsmen and craftswomen whose trade is not registered with the State. Specialty Tradespersons must provide proof of liability insurance [$50,000 per person/$100,000 per occurrence], proof of Worker´s Compensation Insurance [or an exemption by the State of Florida Waiver Form BCM 204]. If you have taken a local examination and have received a competency card from your jurisdiction, please provide a copy of that card. The registration fee is $150.00 every 2 years. Specialty Tradespersons must renew their registration by October 1st every two years.
Note: Contractors and Specialty Tradespersons are subject to Local Business Tax Receipt if their business is operated from a location within the City of Sarasota City Limits. For most Contractors/Specialty Tradespersons, the cost is approximately $50.00 annually depending on your business location and classification.
Building & Fire Board of Rules and Appeals
The Board of Rules and Appeals was established to:
- hear appeals
- approve alternative standards to various model building codes
- certify contractors
- hear and decide whether or not to suspend or revoke a contractor certificate of competency
- deny issuance or renewal of certificates
- to impose fines
- deny the issuance of building permits for cause.
The Board consists of 9 members each possessing the specific technical and professional skills necessary to accomplish the work of the board. Meetings are generally held once per quarter in the Building Department Conference Room.
Contact Us
Permitting
941-263-6494
Inspections
941-263-6418
Customer Feedback
E-mail your comments to Macy.Grochowski@sarasotafl.gov Thank you.