The city Building Permitting & Inspections Department is a division of Community Development Services and handles permitting, plan review and inspections for construction within Crestview.
What requires a building permit in Crestview?
Crestview directs permits and plan-review applications through My Government Online. The city identifies the adopted 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, and the 2020 National Electrical Code.
Who handles permitting in Crestview?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Local office | 198 Wilson Street N., Crestview, FL 32536 |
| Phone | 850-682-1560, option 2; permits@cityofcrestview.org |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
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Sub-permits for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas, roofing and fire-system work are filed online as Add-to-Existing permits under the main permit.
| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
Crestview building permit cost
Crestview's Comprehensive Fee Schedule sets a $55 building permit processing base fee. Plan check fees are 25% of the building fee for single-family dwellings and 50% for occupancies other than one- and two-family dwellings. Review fees must be paid before a project goes under review.
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- Building — The city Building Permitting & Inspections Department handles building permits and plan review.
- Electrical — The city requires electrical sub-permits to be submitted online as Add-to-Existing records.
- Mechanical — The city requires mechanical sub-permits to be submitted online as Add-to-Existing records.
- Plumbing — The city requires plumbing sub-permits to be submitted online as Add-to-Existing records.
How to get a building permit in Crestview
Confirm the project address is inside Crestview and identify every permit record required for the work.
Prepare the application, original PDF plan files, product approval forms and any affidavits that apply.
All permits are submitted online through My Government Online. Applications requiring plan review must include the original PDF plan files and other required documents in MGO.
Track plan review in MGO and respond to the reviewers' comments.
Pay review fees before plan review begins, then the remaining permit fees before issuance.
Schedule inspections through the MGO customer portal or by email to permits@cityofcrestview.org.
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Inspections must be scheduled through the MGO customer portal or by email to permits@cityofcrestview.org. Permits are valid for 180 days from issuance, and each approved inspection extends the permit 180 days from the inspection date. Extension and renewal requests go to the same email address.
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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These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
Crestview permit FAQ
Who handles building permits in Crestview?
The City Building Permitting & Inspections Department, at 198 Wilson Street N.
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Online through My Government Online (MGO). Applications that need plan review must include the original PDF plan files.
How are permit fees calculated?
The fee schedule sets a $55 processing base fee, with plan check at 25% of the building fee for single-family dwellings and 50% for most other buildings.
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