Sebastian, Florida Building Permit Guide

The City of Sebastian Building Department, together with the city's Fire Prevention Office, reviews plans, issues permits and inspects construction inside the city. Permits are filed and inspections scheduled through the MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) customer portal.

What requires a building permit in Sebastian?

Sebastian publishes permit applications and forms for standard building permits, owner-builders, sub-contractors, driveways, signs, re-roofing, demolition, docks in waterways, window and door replacement, storm shutters and A/C replacement. For questions about whether work needs a permit, call the Building Department at 772-589-5537.

Who issues building permits in Sebastian?

• City of Sebastian Building Department — Department
• 772-589-5537 — Phone
• 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 — Office
• Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed 12:00-1:00 p.m. — Hours

Permit applications and plans can also be emailed to Permits@CityofSebastian.org (files up to 30MB).

Sebastian permit types

The Building Department issues building permits, with electrical, mechanical and plumbing work as sub-permits.

Sebastian building-permit fees

Sebastian publishes valuation-based general building permit fees. Work valued at $3,000 or less costs $90, covering two inspections, plus $45 for each additional inspection. From $3,000.01 to $50,000 the fee is $90 for the first $3,000 plus $11.50 for each additional $1,000, with lower per-$1,000 rates above that. Specialty permits carry flat or minimum fees: an A/C change-out is $75, and electrical, mechanical and plumbing sub-permits are 4.5% of the permit fee with a $75 minimum.

Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits

Electrical, mechanical and plumbing work are issued by the city as sub-permits, each priced at 4.5% of the permit fee with a $75 minimum. Electrical service changes ($75) and gas appliances ($75 plus $2 per appliance) have their own flat fees, and sub-contractors file the city's Sub-Contractor Application.

How to get a building permit in Sebastian

Inspections in Sebastian

Inspections are scheduled in the MGO customer portal and must be requested one day in advance; the Building Department at 772-589-5537 can also help schedule by phone. Remote Video Inspections are available for certain inspections, including some that would otherwise need the homeowner at home to give access.

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

Official Sebastian permit resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• Sebastian Building Department (permits and inspections)
• General building permit fees
• Specialty and sub-permit fees
• Building forms

Sebastian building permit FAQ

Who issues building permits in Sebastian?

The City of Sebastian Building Department, at City Hall, 1225 Main Street.

How do I apply for a permit?

Through the MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) customer portal at mgoconnect.org, or by emailing the application and plans to Permits@CityofSebastian.org.

How are permit fees calculated?

General building permits are based on valuation, starting at $90 for work up to $3,000. Sub-permits are 4.5% of the permit fee with a $75 minimum, and an A/C change-out is a flat $75.

Simplify Sebastian permitting with Alliance Permitting

Alliance Permitting is a permit documentation and submission company in Florida. We prepare your paperwork, file it correctly and coordinate with the permitting authority through issuance. We are not a contractor and we do not perform licensed plan review or inspections; that work stays with your licensed team and the jurisdiction.

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