City of Clermont Building Services handles building permits, plan review, inspections and Florida Building Code compliance in Clermont, from City Hall at 685 W. Montrose Street.
What requires a building permit in Clermont?
Clermont states that a permit is required before constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing or changing the occupancy of a building or structure, and for regulated electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing installations. Inside a home, the city lists work that does not need a building permit: painting, flooring or tile; replacing existing plumbing fixtures such as a faucet or toilet; replacing existing lighting fixtures; and re-screening or screen door replacement.
Who handles permitting in Clermont?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Local office | 685 W. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711 |
| Phone | 352-241-7315 |
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Clermont publishes separate permit guides for single-family homes, accessory dwelling units, aluminum structures, pool enclosures, additions, alterations, solar PV, retaining walls, roofing, and electrical, mechanical and plumbing trade work.
| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
Clermont building permit cost
Clermont's Building Services Fees Schedule (revised May 15, 2024) uses square-footage rates with minimum fees. A residential building permit is $0.40 per square foot under roof with a $78 minimum, and re-inspections are $105. Impact fees are listed in separate residential and commercial schedules.
Trade permits in Clermont
Clermont publishes separate guides for electrical and low-voltage, mechanical and plumbing trade permits.
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Get a free quote →- Electrical — Electrical and low-voltage trade permits have their own city guide.
- Mechanical — Mechanical trade permits have their own city guide.
- Plumbing — Plumbing trade permits have their own city guide.
- Building — Building permits cover structural and general building work.
How to get a building permit in Clermont
Confirm the property is inside Clermont and identify the building and trade permits required for the work.
Contractors file a Qualifier Registration Form ($35 for a new contractor) to use the online system, and submit their licence, workers' compensation proof or exemption, and liability insurance with each permit.
Contractors can submit online through eTRAKiT. Owner-builders must apply in person at Building Services.
Complete city plan review, including other departmental reviews when required, and respond to requested corrections.
Pay the jurisdiction's published permit and plan-review charges and obtain the issued permit and approved documents.
Schedule inspections through eTRAKiT for online contractor permits or use the city's owner-builder contact methods.
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Contractors who applied online can schedule inspections through eTRAKiT. Owner-builders can request inspections by email at inspection@clermontfl.org or by calling 352-241-7315.
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
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Who issues building permits in Clermont?
City of Clermont Building Services, at City Hall, 685 W. Montrose Street.
How do I apply for a Clermont building permit?
Contractors apply online through eTRAKiT. Owner-builders apply in person at the Building Services office.
How are permit fees calculated?
Mostly by square footage, with minimum fees. A residential building permit is $0.40 per square foot under roof, with a $78 minimum.
Official Clermont permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
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- Florida Building Commission
- Building Services
- Building Services fee schedule
- Inspections information
- Online services (eTRAKiT)
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More Florida permitting guides
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