Groveland, Florida Building Permit Guide

The City of Groveland Building Division, on the 2nd floor at 6825 SR 50, issues residential and commercial building and trade permits, registers contractors and schedules inspections through eTRAKiT. Under the fee schedule adopted by Resolution 2026-48, a new house is charged $1.25 per sq ft for building plus $0.15 per sq ft for each trade, and a residential re-roof is a flat $200.

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.

Small jobs on a single-family home outside a flood hazard area can be exempt if the labor and materials total less than $7,500 and there is no structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas work. The owner files the City’s notarized HB 803 exemption request and waits for written approval before starting. Once an exemption is approved, the City will not issue an after-the-fact permit for that work later, even if an insurer, lender or buyer asks for one.

Groveland building department: who handles permitting

The Building Division reviews plans, registers contractors, keeps permit and inspection records and coordinates with Zoning on permit issuance and with Public Works on utility questions. Contractors register with the eTRAKiT form, attaching their state licence, liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance or exemption, and must update the file when any of them renews.

Groveland permit types

Licensed contractors registered in eTRAKiT can apply and pay for simple building permits online. For other permits, the City’s electronic document rules apply: single-family home permits are submitted through a Dropbox link requested from permitting@groveland-fl.gov, while miscellaneous, commercial and zoning clearance permits can be emailed or brought in person. PDFs must be unlocked and electronically signed and sealed: 11 x 17 for sheds, screen rooms and small additions, 24 x 36 for homes and commercial buildings under 5,000 sq ft, and 36 x 48 above that.

Groveland building permit costs and fees

Building permit fees follow the revised Building Permit Fee Schedule adopted by Resolution 2026-48. New buildings, remodels, additions, alterations and site-built accessory structures are charged by square foot; most other permits have flat fees.

On top of the permit fees, the schedule adds a 15% administrative fee and a 15% electronic filing fee, both based on the total permit fees. For example, a 2,000 sq ft house carries $2,500 for building and $300 for each of the four trades, or $3,700 before those percentages. Commercial buildings start at $1.45 per sq ft, with flat fees such as $800 for a re-roof. An early start permit costs $250, work started before a permit is issued pays double, and a private provider earns a 25% rebate on plan review and on inspections.

Impact fees are separate: the City’s water and wastewater fees (Ordinance 2024-04), its administrative, law enforcement, fire and parks fees (Ordinance 2022-02), and Lake County’s residential and commercial impact fees. Public Works, utility, environmental health, fire and school charges are paid separately from the Building Division total. The City publishes a form to request deferral of impact fees.

Trade permits in Groveland

The Building Division issues electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas permits as well as building permits. On a new home or addition, each trade is charged $0.15 per sq ft on the same permit; a stand-alone residential electrical, plumbing, gas or HVAC permit is a flat $200 ($400 commercial). A/C replacements and solar PV have their own permit packets, and the residential application lists the electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, roofing, irrigation and fire subcontractors with licence numbers.

Documents for a new home

The City’s residential permit checklist asks for:

• The permit application, with the Alternate Key number, sewer or septic, subcontractors and inspection contacts
• The property record card and a recorded Notice of Commencement
• The owner-builder affidavit, if the owner is building
• Energy calculations, plans meeting the design checklist, and product approvals
• A plot plan with the signed plot plan checklist
• A water conservation permit application
• Impact fee letters and a septic tank permit where they apply

Stormwater pollution prevention (SWPPP) reports are sent weekly during construction. Truss drawings and energy calculations can be letter-size PDFs, but the truss layout must be at least 11 x 17.

How to get a building permit in Groveland

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. Each re-inspection costs $85.

A permit expires if work does not start within 180 days of issue or stops for six months. One extension of up to six months can be requested in writing, and all work must be finished within a year of issue. Renewing an expired permit costs the original permit fee, capped at $500.

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

Groveland permit search and official 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
• Groveland updated building fee schedule
• Groveland residential permit packet
• Groveland electronic document requirements
• Groveland contractor registration (eTRAKiT)
• Groveland HB 803 residential permit exemption request

Frequently asked questions

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. New homes are submitted through a Dropbox link from the Building Division, and other permits by email or in person.

How much is a building permit for a new house in Groveland?

$1.25 per sq ft for building plus $0.15 per sq ft each for electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas, then a 15% administrative fee and a 15% electronic filing fee, plus impact fees.

How much is a re-roof permit?

$200 for a residential re-roof and $800 for commercial.

Do small jobs need a permit?

Single-family work under $7,500 outside a flood hazard area, with no structural or trade work, can be exempt after the City approves a notarized exemption request.

How are inspections requested?

Building inspections are scheduled in eTRAKiT. Fire inspections are scheduled by calling 352-467-0493.

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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Groveland permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.