The City of Jacksonville Beach Building Division, part of Planning & Development at City Hall, issues building, trade and fire protection permits inside the city. You file an e-permit application with a PDF plan set and also deliver two paper sets. Fees follow Resolution 2114-2022: a $40 base fee plus a valuation fee starting at $20, and minor permits are usually issued within three working days.
What requires a building permit in Jacksonville Beach?
The City’s fee resolution requires a permit to build, enlarge, alter, repair, move or demolish a building, change its occupancy, or install, alter or replace impact-resistant coverings or electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems. The City publishes separate applications for:
Building work
- New homes, additions and alterations
- Commercial buildings
- Sheds, pergolas, gazebos and other detached structures
- Roofs
- Windows, doors, siding and windborne debris protection
- Pools
- Demolition and moving a building
- Sunrooms and screen enclosures
Trades, site and other
- Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas
- Green energy systems
- Fire protection and fire alarm systems
- Fences
- Driveways and hardscape
- Signs
- Site clearing and tree removal
- Temporary tents
Usually no permit
- Carpeting
- Replacing cabinets
- Painting
- Some siding replacement and minor repairs
The City suggests calling 904-247-6235 to confirm whether your job needs a permit. Construction is allowed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and not on Sundays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas; an after-hours construction permit costs $25 a day.
Jacksonville Beach building department: who handles permitting
The Building Inspection Division of Planning & Development issues building permits, reviews applications and construction documents for new construction and alterations, and carries out Florida Building Code inspections in city limits. The Fire Marshal’s Office reviews fire protection plans, and site plans are checked against the Land Development Code for setbacks, lot coverage and tree removal.
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Get a free quote →| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | Building Division, 11 N Third Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 |
| Phone | 904-247-6235 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| building@jaxbchfl.net | |
| Status lookup | COAST (Customer Online Application Search Tool), no login needed |
Jacksonville Beach permit types and registration
Each kind of work has its own e-permit application: building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, roof, window, door and siding, pool, demolition, fence, driveway or hardscape, green energy and fire protection. Filing checklists are published for one- or two-family homes, commercial work, swimming pools and green energy, with fire alarm and fire sprinkler checklists for fire protection.
- Contractor registration: anyone pulling permits must keep an active contractor record with the City: a state CILB certificate, a business tax receipt from the city or county where the business is located, and liability and workers’ compensation certificates (or an exemption) naming the City of Jacksonville Beach as certificate holder. The record lapses when any of these documents expires, and proof of insurance must be shown with every application.
- Homeowners: an owner can act as their own contractor for certain kinds of projects after confirming with the Building Inspection Division that the job qualifies, and files the Owner Builder Disclosure Statement.
- Private providers: registration, notice and plan compliance forms are published for private plan review and inspection.
Other forms include the Drainage Control Affidavit, Tree Removal/Site Clearing Affidavit, Early Power Agreement and Release, Notice of Commencement package, Product Approval Information Sheet, Sunroom and Screen Enclosure Affidavit, Change of Contractor and the Resubmittal, Revision or Re-Certify request.
Jacksonville Beach building permit costs and fees
Permits have been assessed under Resolution 2114-2022 since August 2, 2022. Valuations include all materials and labor, including electrical, mechanical, gas and plumbing equipment, and separate fees are charged for trade, green energy and miscellaneous permits.
| Project value | Permit fee |
|---|---|
| Base fee | $40 |
| $1,000 or less | $20 |
| $1,001–$50,000 | $20 plus $5 per additional $1,000 |
| $50,001–$100,000 | $260 plus $4 per additional $1,000 |
| $100,001–$500,000 | $460 plus $3 per additional $1,000 |
| Over $500,000 | $1,660 plus $2 per additional $1,000 |
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Get a free quote →| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Plan check (non-refundable) | Half the building permit fee; paid at submission when the job is $25,000 or more |
| Fire Marshal plan check | $70 new; $35 alteration; $105 fire pump; $17.50 awning |
| Re-inspection or same-day inspection | $40 each |
| Resubmittal without a value change | $40 per review |
| Change of contractor, permit change or extension | $40 |
| Demolition | $100 per structure |
| Moving a building | $150 |
| Sign | $20 per display unit plus $0.20 per sq ft |
| Temporary electrical pole | $40 |
| Site clearing and tree removal permit | $150 |
| Conditional CO or CC | $100 |
| Work without a permit | Double the permit fee |
Renewing an expired permit costs 100% of the original fee if no inspections were done, falling to 80% after an approved slab, 50% after all roughs, 30% after insulation and 10% when only finals remain. Using a private provider reduces fees by 25% for plan review and 10% for inspections. Water and sewer tap and right-of-way permit fees can also apply. Staff will estimate fees before you apply; the counter takes cash, check or money order, and fees are due at issuance.
Trade and fire permits in Jacksonville Beach
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas work each have their own e-permit application and fee. A $35 cross-connection control inspection fee applies when three or more fixtures or a water treatment system are installed or replaced. Fire alarm, sprinkler, fire pump and public safety radio (BDA) systems are permitted on the same fee calculator, plus the Fire Marshal plan check fee, and the Fire Marshal’s Office can require alternative fire protection where fire department access or water supply is inadequate.
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The City’s one- or two-family checklist (revised February 26, 2026) asks for:
- An address assignment or verification request, where needed, and the building permit application
- Two bound plan sets, two sets of Florida energy compliance forms and two product approval information sheets
- An accurate boundary survey, plus the Owner Builder Disclosure Statement, Drainage Affidavit and Tree Removal/Site Clearing Affidavit where they apply
- A FEMA construction-drawings elevation certificate in flood zones other than X or shaded X, and a Florida DEP notice to proceed where the state requires one
- A site plan with setbacks, lot coverage and impervious surface ratio, grades, flood elevations, drainage, landscaping and parking
- Structural plans sealed by a Florida design professional; sheds and other accessory structures designed for 129 mph ultimate wind speed
- For additions over 500 sq ft, an energy form or an HVAC engineer’s statement that the existing system can serve the space
Minor projects can often be permitted over the counter or within three working days; jobs that need full review average about 10 days. Status shows in COAST two business days after filing.
How to get a building permit in Jacksonville Beach
Check the property is inside Jacksonville Beach; new construction and new lots must have an assigned address before filing.
Keep an active contractor record with current licence, BTR and insurance certificates naming the City, or confirm owner-builder eligibility.
Use the one- or two-family, commercial, pool or green energy checklist, with the affidavits that apply.
Since September 1, 2026, submit one e-permit application with a PDF plan set, then deliver two scaled paper sets (11x17 minimum) to City Hall in person or by carrier.
Jobs valued at $25,000 or more are invoiced for the plan check fee after processing; track review in COAST.
Pay the permit fee at issuance, then request each inspection with the eRequest form through to the final and CO or CC.
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Request inspections with the City’s online Building & Fire Permit Inspection Scheduling eRequest form, giving the permit number, official address and inspection type. Requests submitted after 4 p.m. should ask for a date at least two business days out. The request tells the Building Official the work is ready, and site access must be provided between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some inspections can be done virtually: upload at least four photographs showing compliance, and for a virtual roof final, photos of the finished roof and a street view showing equipment and materials removed. Track results in COAST; staff do not answer emails or messages about result status.
Re-inspections and same-day inspections cost $40. For new construction, additions and accessory structures, an as-built boundary survey may be required before the final inspection. Permits issued from July 1 to December 31, 2026 expire one year after issuance, while those issued in 2027 and 2028 run to December 31, 2029; passing inspections extends a permit.
Local Jacksonville Beach details that matter
Sea turtle lighting: new homes must show lighting that complies with the City’s sea turtle protection ordinance (No. 2020-8140), with glazing at 45% visible light transmittance or less.
Flood and coastal construction: design flood elevations follow the Florida Building Code, and the Building Division links to state and FEMA coastal construction guides. Where a Florida DEP approval applies, the application includes a copy of the DEP notice to proceed and a ledger-sized set of stamped drawings.
Trees, drainage and lot coverage: tree removal and site clearing need an affidavit and, where a permit is required, a $150 fee; site plans must show lot coverage and impervious surface ratio, and a drainage affidavit is filed where it applies.
Zoning fees: a variance or conditional use costs $500, a site plan approval $250 plus $0.0025 per sq ft of site (up to $1,500), and a zoning verification letter $50.
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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Get a free quote →Jacksonville Beach 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
- Permit Filing Requirements
- E-Permit Applications
- Inspection Scheduling eRequest
- Building Inspection Division
- Jacksonville Beach Building, Fire and Construction Permit Fee Schedule
- Jacksonville Beach one- or two-family residential checklist
- Jacksonville Beach contractor and third-party registration
- Jacksonville Beach Building Inspection Division FAQs
- Jacksonville Beach permit expiration changes (2026)
Frequently asked questions
Who issues building permits in Jacksonville Beach?
The City of Jacksonville Beach Building Inspection Division, part of Planning & Development at 11 N Third Street. Call 904-247-6235.
Inspections are where schedules slip.
Get a free quote →How much is a building permit in Jacksonville Beach?
A $40 base fee plus a valuation fee: $20 for the first $1,000 and $5 per additional $1,000 up to $50,000, with lower rates above that. A non-refundable plan check fee of half the permit fee is added.
How long does permit review take?
Most minor permits are issued within three working days, and some over the counter. Projects that need full review average about 10 days.
Do I need a permit to replace cabinets or paint?
No. Cosmetic work such as carpeting, cabinets, painting and some siding replacement and minor repairs does not need a permit.
Can a homeowner pull a permit in Jacksonville Beach?
Yes, for certain kinds of projects, after the Building Inspection Division confirms the job qualifies. The owner is legally responsible as the contractor and files the Owner Builder Disclosure Statement.
How are inspections requested?
With the online eRequest form. Site access must be available between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays, and a re-inspection costs $40.
What hours can I build in Jacksonville Beach?
8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No construction is allowed on Sundays or six observed holidays without an after-hours permit.
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