The City of Marathon Building Department issues building permits and coordinates inspections. The department lists Building Department phone 305-289-5052 and Building Inspection phone 305-289-4133.
What requires a permit in Marathon?
The City of Marathon Building Department permits building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fuel-gas work inside the City.
All permitted construction must be inspected, and a Certificate of Occupancy must be issued before a new building can be used or lived in.
Who issues building permits in Marathon?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Building Department | 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 |
| Permit phone | 305-289-5052 |
| Inspection phone | 305-289-4133 |
City Hall is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Building Department scheduling hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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The City states that permits are submitted, reviewed and issued through its online portal at marathonfl.viewpointcloud.com. The portal also supports permit status, open/expired permit lookup, applications, inspection scheduling and fee payment.
Permit fees in Marathon
Marathon sets its building permit fees by resolution and posts the current one (Resolution 2025-73) on the Building Department’s Permit Fees page. Pay in the portal only after the permit shows the comment “This permit is ready for payment”. In-person payments are by check or exact cash only; credit cards are not accepted at the counter.
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspections must be approved before the related building inspections.
The City currently carries out mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspections on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only.
Application documents and permit activity
Submit the permit application and project documents through the City portal. Inspections will not be made unless the permit card is displayed and visible from the street and the stamped approved plans are on site.
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Leave the permit on the job site until the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
How to apply: 6-step Marathon process
Identify the building and trade permits the project needs.
Use the City Viewpoint/OpenGov portal and select the correct building and trade records.
Submit the project-specific plans, contractor information and supporting approvals.
Respond to comments, pay once the portal says the permit is ready for payment, and get the issued permit before work begins.
Complete MEP inspections in the required sequence before dependent building inspections.
Keep inspection activity within the 180-day period and obtain final approval or Certificate of Occupancy.
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Marathon recommends scheduling inspections through the online portal. You can also call 305-289-4133 during business hours, call 305-743-0033 after hours (option 4, then option 1) or email inspections@ci.marathon.fl.us.
Inspection requests received before 3:30 p.m. are scheduled for the next inspection day. Requests received after 3:30 p.m. are performed within the next 2 business days.
Requests should include the permit or project number, inspection type, requested date, contractor and owner names, site address, contact phone and any special request. The City asks contractors and homeowners to make address numbers clearly visible for inspection identification.
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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 Marathon 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
- Online permit portal instructions
- Permit and inspection information
- Marathon Building Department
- Marathon inspection and permit status
- Marathon permit fees
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Are permits filed online?
Yes. The City states that permits are submitted, reviewed and issued through its Viewpoint/OpenGov portal.
What is the inspection cutoff?
Requests received before 3:30 p.m. are scheduled for the next inspection day.
How is permit activity maintained?
The City states that a permit becomes null and void if there is no additional approved inspection within 180 days.
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More Florida permitting guides
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