Ocoee, Florida Building Permit Guide

The City of Ocoee Building Division, part of Development Services at City Hall, 1 North Bluford Avenue, issues building and trade permits for property inside city limits, and most applications are filed in the city’s online permitting system at permits.ocoee.org. Since April 8, 2025 the basic building permit fee has been $50 plus $5.50 per $1,000 of construction cost.

What requires a building permit in Ocoee?

Ocoee’s permitting page lists the most common jobs that need a permit: air conditioning, all electrical work, tree removal or trimming, new or replacement fences, new plumbing, roofing, and new or replacement sheds. The city also publishes requirement sheets for:

If you are unsure whether your work needs a permit, call the Building Division at 407-905-3104. Fence, shed and similar small permits can be applied for in person or online.

Ocoee building department: who handles permitting

The Building Division of the Development Services Department reviews plans, issues permits and inspects work inside Ocoee city limits. Jaime Simons is the Building Official. Commercial plans are also reviewed for zoning and fire.

Ocoee permit types and forms

The Building Division uses a single permit application for every permit type: residential, commercial, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roofing, structural, fence, tree removal, repair and miscellaneous. The application must be signed and notarized and must show the correct address and full parcel ID number. New homes and commercial projects are issued as a “primary” permit with sub-permits for each sub-trade contractor.

Supporting forms the city publishes:

• Limited Power of Attorney, site-specific and notarized, when the licence holder appoints an employee to submit the application.
• Owner Builder Affidavit, signed and notarized by an owner acting as their own contractor.
• Sub-Contractor Authorization Form, signed and notarized by each sub-trade licence holder, with the matching fee calculation sheet.
• Fence Placement Compliance Acknowledgement, Impervious Area Calculation Sheet, Product Approval Sheet and Roofing Compliance Affidavit.
• Private Provider Process and Registration forms, and an After-Hours Inspection Request Agreement.

Ocoee building permit cost

Ordinance 2025-04 raised Ocoee’s building fees from April 8, 2025. Residential construction cost is based on the International Code Council’s Building Valuation Data tables, though the Building Official may accept the contract price. State surcharges are added to the figures below.

For example, a new home valued at $300,000 has a building permit fee of $1,700 and a plan review fee of $850, before trade permits, surcharges and impact fees. The city’s January 2026 single-family impact fee sheet still shows the older rate of $30 plus $3.50 per $1,000, so confirm the figure with the Building Division before you budget.

Re-inspections cost $40 for the first, $60 for the second, $80 for the third and $120 for each one after that. Starting work before the permit is issued adds a penalty of 100% of the permit fee. Application and plan review fees are not refunded once plans have been reviewed, except for hardship at the director’s or Building Official’s discretion.

Trade permits in Ocoee

Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas, roofing, irrigation and low-voltage work is permitted on the same city application, as sub-permits under the primary permit for new homes and commercial jobs. Each sub-contractor signs a notarized authorization form and must hold an active city contractor registration with current proof of state licence, general liability and workers’ compensation.

Application documents and plan review

Files must be PDFs (versions 1.4–1.7, PDF/A-1 or PDF/A-2), uploaded through the online system and digitally signed and sealed where required. Keep the application documents separate from the Notice of Commencement, credit letters, plans and surveys. For a new single-family home the city asks for:

• The notarized application listing all sub-contractors, sub-contractor authorization forms and fee calculation sheets
• Proof of ownership (deed, tax bill, closing statement or property appraiser printout)
• An Orange County Consumer Health septic or well permit, if applicable
• Architectural, structural (with truss packages), electrical (riser and load calculations), plumbing and gas, and mechanical duct plan sections, each as its own PDF at 1/4 inch scale on 24 x 36 in sheets
• The Product Approval Specification Form and the Florida energy calculation package
• A proposed plot survey, signed and sealed, with NAVD 88 elevations, drainage arrows, setbacks, finished floor elevation, lot and impervious coverage and trees to remain or be removed
• Signed and notarized impact fee or water and sewer credit letters, combined into one PDF, if you are using credits

Commercial projects should allow 10–21 business days for plan review comments across the trades, including zoning and fire review.

How to get a building permit in Ocoee

Inspections in Ocoee

Building inspections are carried out daily. Schedule them in the online permitting system or by calling 407-905-3102, and view the results online. Inspectors can be reached at 407-905-3104 from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m., Monday to Friday.

On jobs valued over $5,000, a certified copy of the Notice of Commencement recorded with the Orange County Comptroller must be provided before the first inspection. Keep the full installation instructions for every product on the Product Approval sheet on site, or the inspection can fail and re-inspection fees apply. After-hours inspections must be requested in writing 48 hours ahead and are billed at $80 an hour with a four-hour minimum.

Local Ocoee details

Impact and utility fees for a new home: the city’s January 2026 sheet lists a road impact fee of $3,943.71, recreation $1,560, fire $636 and police $501.04, plus water capital of $2,707 and wastewater capital of $8,030, $500 water meter and reclaimed water connections, and deposits. An Orange County school impact fee is added on its own schedule.

Fences: a fence permit is $50 and needs a site plan showing length, height, gates and material, plus the Fence Placement Compliance Acknowledgment. Zoning questions go to 407-905-3157.

Sheds: pre-made sheds need a Florida product approval or other approved design showing anchorage for at least a 139 mph wind load, a site plan with setbacks and easements, and the impervious area worksheet.

Business tax: Local Business Tax applications and questions go to inspections@ocoee.org.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who issues building permits in Ocoee?

The City of Ocoee Building Division, at City Hall, 1 North Bluford Avenue, issues building permits for property inside Ocoee city limits. Call 407-905-3104.

How much is a building permit in Ocoee?

Under Ordinance 2025-04, $50 plus $5.50 per $1,000 of construction cost, plus half that amount for residential plan review. Fences and residential roofs are a flat $50.

Do I need a permit for a fence or shed in Ocoee?

Yes. Both new and replacement fences and sheds need a permit. A fence permit is $50; a shed is $50 plus $5.50 per $1,000 of cost.

How long does plan review take?

For commercial projects the city asks you to allow 10–21 business days for review comments, including zoning and fire.

Can a homeowner pull a permit?

Yes, as an owner-builder, by submitting the Owner Builder Affidavit signed and notarized by the property owner with the application.

How do I schedule an inspection?

In the online permitting system or by calling 407-905-3102. Inspections are carried out daily.

Ocoee 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.

• Ocoee permitting
• Florida Building Commission
• Ocoee permit forms
• Ocoee inspections
• Ocoee permit applications
• Ordinance 2025-04: building fees from April 8, 2025 (PDF)
• Single-family fee calculation sheet 2025 (PDF)
• Single-family impact and permit fees 2026 (PDF)
• New single-family residence requirements (PDF)
• Commercial permit requirements (PDF)
• Fence permit requirements (PDF)

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