The City of Wildwood contracts its building department to Sumter County, so all building permits for Wildwood are issued by Sumter County Building Services, which also does the plan review and inspections. The city’s Development Services Department handles zoning, site plans and impact fees, and its approval comes before the county permit.
What requires a building permit in Wildwood?
The city says most accessory structures, such as pools, patio extensions and screen enclosures, need a City Zoning Clearance Review before the county issues a building permit. New development and renovations need an approved city site plan first.
Who handles permitting in Wildwood?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Building permits | Sumter County Building Services, 7375 Powell Road, Suite 115, Wildwood, FL 34785 |
| Phone | 352-689-4400 (inspections 352-569-1529) |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| City zoning and site plans | Wildwood Development Services, City Hall, 100 N. Main Street, Wildwood, FL 34785; 352-330-1334 |
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Building and trade permits are Sumter County permits. Wildwood’s own permit list covers city items such as driveways, right-of-way work, impervious surfaces, signs, temporary uses and tree removal.
| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
Wildwood building permit cost
Building permit fees are set by Sumter County’s building permit fee schedule. The City of Wildwood charges its own development fees (fee schedule effective July 28, 2025) and impact fees (current as of January 1, 2026), and has announced that impact fees will rise on January 1, 2027.
Trade permits in Wildwood
- Building — Sumter County Building Services issues the building permit after the city’s zoning or site-plan approval.
- Electrical — Filed with Sumter County Building Services.
- Mechanical — Filed with Sumter County Building Services.
- Plumbing — Filed with Sumter County Building Services.
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Check the city boundary map; parcels in the Joint Planning Area may need to be annexed before a building permit.
Obtain the City of Wildwood site plan approval or Zoning Clearance Review through the city’s CivicGov portal.
Apply for the building permit online with Sumter County Building Services or at its office at 7375 Powell Road. The contractor or the property owner can apply.
Respond to the county plan reviewer’s comments.
Pay the county permit fees and any city impact fees.
Schedule county inspections, then request the certificate of occupancy with any City of Wildwood utility approval uploaded.
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Sumter County performs the building inspections. Requests made online by 7:00 p.m., or on the inspection line at 352-569-1529 by 4:00 p.m., on the business day before are scheduled for the next business day. A county permit stays valid for 180 days after issue or after the last approved inspection. For a new house, the certificate of occupancy request needs the City of Wildwood utility approval where it applies. The city also publishes post-construction closeout (as-built) procedures for site work.
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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These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Florida Building Commission - current code
- Wildwood Application Fees and Cost Estimators
- Sumter County Building Services
- Wildwood zoning and development information
- Post-construction closeout procedures
- Wildwood Permit Applications
- Wildwood Development Services
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Who issues building permits in Wildwood?
Sumter County Building Services. The City of Wildwood contracts its building department to the county and handles zoning and site plans itself.
How do I apply?
Get the City of Wildwood site plan approval or zoning clearance first, then apply to Sumter County Building Services online or at 7375 Powell Road.
How are permit fees calculated?
Sumter County sets the building permit fees. The City of Wildwood charges its own development and impact fees.
How do I schedule an inspection?
Through Sumter County, online by 7:00 p.m. or by calling 352-569-1529 by 4:00 p.m. on the business day before.
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