Casselberry, Florida Building Permit Guide

The City of Casselberry Building Division, part of Community Development at 95 Triplet Lake Drive, issues building and trade permits inside the city, and every application, payment and inspection request goes through the City’s online Citizenserve portal. A house is charged $70 per 100 sq ft plus $100 each for initial plan review and inspection, and trade, roof and pool permits are flat fees from $200.

What requires a building permit in Casselberry?

The Building Division permits the construction or alteration of buildings and other structures in the city, under the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code. Since January 1, 2024, all plans must comply with the 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition. The City’s fee schedule shows the permits it issues:

New residential subdivisions and all commercial construction also need site plan or subdivision plan review by the Planning Division before building permits.

Casselberry building department: who handles permitting

The Building Division in the Community Development Department issues building permits and inspects residential and non-residential construction. The Planning Division handles zoning, site plans, variances and plats, and the Building Official approves any private provider fee adjustments.

Casselberry permit types and online filing

All building permit applications are submitted, paid and tracked in the City’s Citizenserve portal, which also holds past permits and inspection scheduling. Fees must be paid online.

Contractors do not register with the City, but must upload with every application a current state licence, a workers’ compensation certificate (or exemption) and a general liability certificate both naming the City of Casselberry as certificate holder, and a Business Tax Receipt.

Development projects: for anything beyond a single building permit, the Planning Division asks for the property address, the Seminole County Property Appraiser parcel number and a simple site plan, and offers a Developer’s Help Guide. Permitted uses and dimensional standards for each zoning district are in Sections 2-5.3 and 2-5.4 of the Unified Land Development Regulations.

Casselberry building permit cost

The Building Division publishes its fee schedule on its web page. Area-based permits are charged per 100 sq ft; new construction, additions and alterations pay half of that fee at application, together with the $100 initial plan review fee and $100 initial inspection fee.

For example, a 2,000 sq ft new house has a $1,400 permit fee; $700 of it is due at application along with $200 for initial plan review and inspection. A temporary certificate of occupancy requires the permit fee to be paid in full. Printing or scanning costs are passed through, and surcharges and impact fees may be added.

Impact fees: Chapter 53 of the City Code lists citywide impact fees for a new single-family house of $497 for fire and rescue, $484.05 for law enforcement, $438.28 for parks and $800 for multi-modal transportation ($2,219.33 in total), with lower rates per apartment, condominium or townhouse. They are paid when the building permit is issued.

Trade permits in Casselberry

HVAC, electrical, plumbing and gas permits are each a flat $200 under the City’s schedule, filed in the same online portal with the contractor’s licence, insurance and Business Tax Receipt. A temporary electric pole is $20. The City’s building standards include the Florida Fire Prevention Code as well as the Florida Building Code.

How to get a building permit in Casselberry

Inspections in Casselberry

Casselberry states that inspections are performed Monday-Thursday. Monday inspections must be scheduled by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Inspection scheduling is available through the online permitting system.

A failed inspection costs $50 for the first re-inspection and $100 for each one after that. If you use a private provider, their inspection reports must be sent to the Building Official throughout construction, and any fee refund or adjustment for using one must be approved in writing by the Building Official before work starts.

Florida building code

The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), has applied statewide since 31 December 2023; the Florida Building Commission has proposed the 9th Edition (2026) to take effect on 31 December 2026. Florida permit rules

Casselberry permit search and official resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• Florida Building Commission - current code
• Building Division (fees and filing)
• Casselberry online permitting portal (Citizenserve)
• Development review and planning applications
• Planning and Zoning
• City Code Chapter 53, impact fees

Casselberry permit FAQ

Who handles building permits in Casselberry?

The City of Casselberry Building Division, at 95 Triplet Lake Drive (407-262-7700 opt. 5), open Monday to Thursday.

How do I apply?

Through the city’s online Citizenserve portal, with the contractor’s licence, insurance and business tax receipt uploaded to each application.

How much is a building permit in Casselberry?

$70 per 100 sq ft for homes and residential additions, $75 per 100 sq ft for new commercial buildings, plus $100 plan review and $100 inspection fees. A 2,000 sq ft house is $1,400 before those fees.

How much is a roof, fence or AC permit?

A roof is $300, a fence $100, and an HVAC, electrical, plumbing or gas permit $200.

Do contractors have to register with the City?

No, but they must upload their licence, insurance and Business Tax Receipt with every application.

When are inspections done?

Monday to Thursday. Monday inspections must be booked by 4:00 p.m. the Thursday before.

Simplify Casselberry permitting with Alliance Permitting

Alliance Permitting is a permit documentation and submission company in Florida. We prepare your paperwork, file it correctly and coordinate with the permitting authority through issuance. We are not a contractor and we do not perform licensed plan review or inspections; that work stays with your licensed team and the jurisdiction.

This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Casselberry permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.