The City of Groveland Building Division issues residential and commercial building permits in Groveland, reviews plans for Florida Building Code compliance, registers contractors and schedules inspections.
What requires a building permit in Groveland?
The city publishes permit packets for new residential work, re-roofs, A/C replacement, sheds, replacement windows and doors, solar, pools, screen rooms and demolition. Fences and paver or slab-only work use zoning packets, and tree removal has its own permit packet. The Building Division coordinates with Zoning on permit issuance and issues Certificates of Occupancy for new homes and businesses.
Who handles permitting in Groveland?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | City of Groveland Building Division, 6825 SR 50, 2nd Floor, Groveland, FL 34736 |
| permitting@groveland-fl.gov | |
| Phone | 352-429-2141, option 2 |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Fri 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. with remote service 3:00-5:00 p.m. |
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Licensed contractors registered in eTRAKiT can apply and pay for simple building permits online. Other permits use the city's permit packets and Building Permit Application.
| Permit area | Local filing note |
|---|---|
| Building | Residential Permit Packet, Building Permit Application or a scope packet (shed, windows and doors, re-roof, pool, screen room). |
| Electrical | Separate electrical permit fee; solar PV has its own packet. |
| Plumbing and gas | Separate plumbing and gas permit fees. |
| Mechanical / HVAC | A/C Replacement Permit Packet. |
| Other | Demolition, tree removal, floodplain and right-of-way permits; fence and paver zoning packets. |
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Groveland's building permit fees are set by Resolution 2026-48, which adopted the revised Building Permit Fee Schedule. For a new house, the fee is $1.25 per square foot for building plus $0.15 per square foot each for electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas; commercial buildings start at $1.45 per square foot. Many smaller permits have flat fees. eTRAKiT gives building permit fee estimates. Impact fees are listed separately on the city's Impact Fees & Schedule page.
Trade permits in Groveland
The Building Division issues electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas permits as well as building permits. The fee schedule lists separate fees for each trade, and A/C replacements and solar PV have their own permit packets.
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Check that the project address is inside the Groveland city limits.
Choose the permit packet that matches the work, such as residential, re-roof, A/C replacement or pool.
Assemble the application, plans, product approval sheet and any owner-builder disclosure, following the city's electronic document requirements.
Registered licensed contractors can apply for simple building permits in eTRAKiT. For other permits, contact the Building Division at permitting@groveland-fl.gov or 352-429-2141, option 2.
Pay the permit fees set by Resolution 2026-48; eTRAKiT accepts online payment for simple permits.
Schedule building inspections in eTRAKiT and pass every required inspection before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Inspections in Groveland
Schedule building inspections in eTRAKiT; contractor or public registration is required. For questions, email permitting@groveland-fl.gov or call 352-429-2141, option 2. Fire inspections are scheduled with the Fire Inspector at 352-467-0493.
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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 Groveland 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 - 8th Edition (2023), effective December 31, 2023
- Online Permit Portal (eTRAKiT)
- Applications & Forms
- Impact Fees & Schedule, including Resolution 2026-48
- City of Groveland Building Division
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Who issues building permits in Groveland?
The City of Groveland Building Division, 6825 SR 50, 2nd Floor. Call 352-429-2141, option 2.
How do I apply?
Registered licensed contractors can apply and pay for simple building permits in eTRAKiT. Other permits use the city's permit packets; contact the Building Division for filing help.
How are inspections requested?
Building inspections are scheduled in eTRAKiT. Fire inspections are scheduled by calling 352-467-0493.
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