City of Marco Island Building Services is the local permitting and inspection authority. The department’s main phone is 239-389-5059 and permit questions can be sent to permitdesk@cityofmarcoisland.com.
What requires a building permit in Marco Island?
Building Services reviews plans and inspects all projects that need a permit, including single- and multi-family homes, commercial buildings, accessory buildings, additions, fences, screen enclosures and pools. Applications are filed online through the City’s Citizen Self Service Portal.
- Online filing — Permit applications are submitted through Citizen Self Service.
- File format — Files must be PDFs, drawn to scale, and digitally signed and sealed plans must not be flattened.
Building Services also publishes floodplain-management information for property owners and designers.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | Building Services, 1310 San Marco Road, Suite A, Marco Island, FL 34145 |
| Office hours | Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Building Services | 239-389-5059 |
| permitdesk@cityofmarcoisland.com | |
| Inspection hours | Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Building Services issues permits, reviews plans and carries out field inspections. All of its services are available remotely through the portal, email and phone.
Marco Island permit types and local requirements
| Permit area | What to prepare |
|---|---|
| Residential construction | Plans, flood/coastal information and project-specific submittals. |
| Commercial construction | Commercial plan-review package and life-safety requirements. |
| Trade work | Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas scope tied to the permit. |
| Roofing / exterior work | Product approvals and required inspection sequence. |
| Document inspections | Items such as surveys, elevation certificates and engineer letters are uploaded as document inspections. |
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Get a free quote →Marco Island permit fees
Marco Island sets its permit fees by City fee resolution, and the fees are invoiced in the Citizen Self Service Portal. A time-specific inspection costs $80 under Fee Resolution 26-26.
Marco Island building and trade responsibility
Marco Island Building Services handles building and trade permits for work in the City through the Citizen Self Service Portal.
Building permits for property in the City go to Marco Island Building Services, not to Collier County.
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Identify residential/commercial building and all trade work that must be included in the city permit package.
Create a Citizen Self Service account. Design professionals whose digital signature does not validate online must register it with the City.
Assemble the application, plans, product approvals and project-specific supporting documents.
Upload the application and plans as PDFs. Leave the upper right corner of each sheet clear for the approval stamp.
Pay the permit invoice in the portal.
Request inspections in Citizen Self Service by 4:30 p.m. on the day before the requested inspection and complete final closeout.
Inspections in Marco Island
Marco Island performs building inspections Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.. The published scheduling cutoff is 4:30 p.m. on the day prior to the requested inspection.
Inspection requests must be made in the Citizen Self Service Portal. You do not need to be a contact on the permit, but you must be registered for the portal. A time-specific inspection can be requested in the comments field for an $80 fee.
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Get a free quote →Survey, elevation-certificate, soil-treatment and engineer documents are submitted as document inspections in the portal.
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
Marco Island permit FAQ
Who issues building permits on Marco Island?
City of Marco Island Building Services.
How are permits submitted?
Through the City’s Citizen Self Service Portal.
When are inspection requests due?
By 4:30 p.m. on the day before the requested inspection.
What are the inspection hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Official Marco Island permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
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Get a free quote →- Florida Building Commission — 8th Edition (2023)
- Marco Island permitting information
- Marco Island inspection and plan review information
- Marco Island Building Services
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