The City of Florida City Building Department, part of Community Development, handles permitting, plan review and inspections for projects inside Florida City. New applications are filed online in eTRAKiT.
What requires a building permit in Florida City?
Florida City states that any construction, alterations, removal or demolition of any structure within the city limits requires a building permit. The city publishes separate applications for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, roofing, fence, shutter, window, sign and site work.
The city's electrical application states that separate permits are required for building, electrical, plumbing, sign, pool, mechanical, window, shutter and roofing work, and that other government agencies may require additional permits.
- Building work — Construction, alteration, removal and demolition need a building permit.
- Trade work — Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas work each have their own application.
Who handles permitting in Florida City?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | Community Development - Building Department, 404 West Palm Drive, Florida City, FL 33034 |
| Phone | 305-247-8222, option 2 |
| Portal | eTRAKiT Online Services Portal (new applications from January 1, 2026) |
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Get a free quote →The eTRAKiT portal gives 24/7 online access to building permits, inspections, planning applications, business tax licenses and code compliance services. All new applications since January 1, 2026 require eTRAKiT registration. Projects started before then stay in the legacy Contractors Portal and Plans Processing systems.
Florida City permit types and local requirements
Florida City's Community Development Documents page publishes a separate application for each permit type.
| Permit | City form | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Building | Building Application | Structural and general construction work. |
| Electrical | Electrical Application | Panel boxes, alarms, generators, appliances and temporary power. |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Application | Air conditioning, air handlers, duct work, exhaust and fire suppression equipment. |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Application | Plumbing work. |
| Gas | Gas Application | Gas work. |
| Roofing | Roofing package | Roofing work. |
| Fence | Fence Application | Fences. |
| Shutters | Shutter Application | Shutters and opening protection. |
Florida City also publishes an owner-builder affidavit, insulation certificate and Notice of Commencement form among its popular building forms.
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Get a free quote →Florida City permit fees
Florida City does not post a building permit fee table on its Community Development pages. Fees are assessed for each building and trade permit when the application is processed in eTRAKiT. For a fee estimate, call the Building Department at 305-247-8222, option 2.
Florida City building and trade responsibility
The Florida City Building Department issues building and trade permits as separate permits. The electrical application lists items such as panel boxes, burglar and fire alarms, generators and temporary power. The mechanical application lists air handlers, duct work, kitchen and bath exhaust, refrigeration and fire suppression equipment.
| Scope | Issued by | City form |
|---|---|---|
| Building / structural | Florida City Building & Zoning | Building Application. |
| Electrical | Florida City Building & Zoning | Separate Electrical Permit Application. |
| Mechanical | Florida City Building & Zoning | Separate Mechanical Permit Application. |
| Plumbing | Florida City Building & Zoning | Separate Plumbing Application. |
| Gas | Florida City Building & Zoning | Separate Gas Application. |
| Roofing / shutters / fences | Florida City Building & Zoning | Separate city packages/forms. |
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →How to apply for a Florida City permit
Check that the project address is inside the Florida City limits.
Determine whether the project needs building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas, roofing, fence, shutter or another city permit.
Download the applicable forms from Florida City’s Community Development Documents page and prepare the project-specific supporting materials.
For new applications effective January 1, 2026, Florida City requires applicants to register and use the eTRAKiT online services portal.
Track the application through the city system, respond to comments and pay the amounts assessed for the applicable building and subsidiary permits.
Use the city inspection service in eTRAKiT and complete the required final inspections and occupancy approvals before treating the work as closed.
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Get a free quote →Inspections in Florida City
Inspections are handled through the eTRAKiT portal, which is available 24/7. For help, call the Building Department at 305-247-8222, option 2.
The city's affidavit for 30-day temporary-permanent electric service states that this approval does not release a structure for use or occupancy. No occupancy is allowed until final inspections are approved and an occupancy permit is obtained.
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
Florida City permit FAQ
Who issues building permits inside Florida City?
The City of Florida City Building Department, part of Community Development, at 404 West Palm Drive.
Where are new applications filed in 2026?
In the eTRAKiT Online Services Portal. All new applications since January 1, 2026 require eTRAKiT registration.
Are electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits separate?
Yes. The city publishes separate applications for electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas work.
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Get a free quote →How do I schedule an inspection?
Through the eTRAKiT portal, or call the Building Department at 305-247-8222, option 2.
Official Florida City 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 Commission — 8th Edition (2023)
- Mechanical Permit Application
- Electrical Permit Application
- Community Development Documents
- Florida City Community Development
- Temporary-Permanent Electrical Service Affidavit
- eTRAKiT Online Services Portal
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More Florida permitting guides
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