Davenport, Florida Building Permit Guide

City of Davenport Building Department issues building permits for property inside Davenport. Its Building Official enforces construction codes, runs the building inspection program and performs plan review.

What requires a permit in Davenport?

Davenport’s Building Department enforces construction codes and operates the city’s building inspection program. The city requires a Building Permit Application for every submission and directs residents and licensed contractors to its Citizen’s Engagement Permit Submission Portal.

The city publishes project-specific document requirements. Re-roof applications require Florida Product Approval numbers and a final re-roof affidavit; HVAC work requires an AHRI certificate; electrical work requires a detailed riser diagram; windows and doors require Florida Product Approval numbers; and pools, sheds, pavers, slabs and certain enclosures require site-plan information.

Davenport’s current permit application identifies building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roof, pool, fence, addition, alteration and other project categories. The application also states that a separate permit must be secured for additional work not described on the permit.

Who handles permitting in Davenport?

Permit costs and local fees

Davenport publishes building permit and review fees based on ICC Building Value Data. For new single-family construction, the city’s current fee sheet calculates total square footage under roof times the current BVD, then applies $50 for the first $2,500 of value and $5 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction.

The published schedule lists the building plan-review fee at one-half of the building permit fee, plus a $40 administrative fee and a $20 support-and-services fee. State surcharges are listed separately. New single-family construction can also trigger city and Polk County impact fees, which are separate from the basic building permit fee.

Commercial permit and impact fees use the city’s published ICC-BVD method by occupancy group and construction type. The city instructs applicants with commercial-fee questions to contact the Building Department at 863-419-3300.

Application documents and plan requirements

Davenport requires all supporting documents to be uploaded through the Citizen’s Engagement portal before permit review. Missing documents delay review, so the city’s project-specific checklist should be used before submission.

The city’s current permit application must be signed by a licensed qualifier or owner-builder and notarized. Property owned by a corporation or LLC must use a licensed contractor. Contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the city with current credentials on file at permit issuance.

The Building page publishes the building permit application, revision form, permit exemption form and owner-builder affidavit, among other forms.

How to apply: 6-step local process

Inspections in Davenport

Davenport allows contractor inspection requests through the permit portal, by email at buildinginspections@mydavenport.org, or by the city’s published QR-code process. A contractor code is required for contractor inspection requests and is assigned after the company is fully registered.

Anyone can check permit status, uploaded documents and inspection results through the city's online permit portal.

Local permitting details that matter

The Building Department is at 201 West Magnolia Street; its mailing address is 1 South Allapaha Avenue, Davenport, FL 33837. The Permit Manager is at 863-419-3300 ext. 142 and the Permit Technician at ext. 128.

Contractors and private providers register by emailing permitting@mydavenport.org a PDF of their current Florida licence and a certificate of insurance for general liability and workers' compensation (or exemption), or professional liability for private providers, naming the City of Davenport as certificate holder.

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

Official Davenport permitting resources

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

• Florida Building Code
• Building permit application
• Building permit and impact fees (2025)
• Building Department

Frequently asked questions

Who issues building permits in Davenport?

The City of Davenport Building Department, at 201 West Magnolia Street.

How do I apply in Davenport?

Upload the notarized building permit application and all required documents through the Citizen's Engagement Permit Submission Portal before review.

Simplify Davenport 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 Davenport permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.