Jacksonville building permits
Building permits in Jacksonville are issued by the City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division1. You can apply and request inspections online through jaxepics.coj.net1.
On this page
- Building department contacts
- Do you need a permit in Jacksonville? Common projects
- Building codes in force in Jacksonville
- Jacksonville building permit fees
- How to get a building permit in Jacksonville
- Inspections in Jacksonville
- Building without a permit in Jacksonville
- Doing the work yourself (owner-builder)
- Florida rules that also apply in Jacksonville
- Sources
Building department contacts
City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division1
Building permits
- Website
- jacksonville.gov1
- Apply online
- jaxepics.coj.net1
- Phone
- (904) 255-85001
- [email protected]1
- Address
- Ed Ball Building, 2nd Floor, 214 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 322021
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.1
- Inspections
- Online via JaxEPICS or by phone 904-255-8500 (7 a.m.-4 p.m. workdays); scheduled for next business day2
City of Jacksonville Development Services Division, Zoning Section3
Zoning and planning
- Website
- jacksonville.gov3
- Phone
- (904) 255-83003
- [email protected]3
- Address
- 214 N. Hogan St., 2nd Floor, Jacksonville, FL 322023
- Hours
- 7 a.m.-4 p.m.3
Development Services Division Review Group (right-of-way, driveway, site development)4
Public works and right-of-way
- Phone
- (904) 255-83104
- [email protected]4
Building Inspection Division Code Enforcement4
Code enforcement
- Phone
- (904) 255-83854
- [email protected]4
To look up permits already issued for an address (useful before you buy, or to check a contractor's work), use the city's official permit search: jaxepics.coj.net6.
Do you need a permit in Jacksonville? Common projects
Each project below has its own page with Jacksonville's exact rule, the official wording, fees and inspections.
| Project | Permit needed? | Key limit in the city rule |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | General rule only | – |
| Shed | Yes | – |
| Roof | Yes | – |
| Pool | Yes | – |
| Water heater | Yes | Like-for-like replacement exempt? No7 |
Building codes in force in Jacksonville
These are the model codes Jacksonville enforces, with the edition and the date it took effect. Plans are reviewed and work is inspected against them. For the state framework, see Florida building codes.
| Code | Title as adopted | Model edition | Effective | Adopted by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Building Code (IBC) | 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Building5 | 20218 | 2 | Florida Building Commission9 |
| International Residential Code (IRC) | 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Residential5 | 202110 | 2 | Florida Building Commission9 |
| International Existing Building Code (IEBC) | 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Existing Building5 | 202111 | 2 | Florida Building Commission9 |
| International Plumbing Code (IPC) | 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Plumbing5 | 202112 | 2 | Florida Building Commission9 |
| International Mechanical Code (IMC) | 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Mechanical5 | 202113 | 2 | Florida Building Commission9 |
| International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) | 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Fuel Gas5 | 202114 | 2 | Florida Building Commission9 |
| Energy code, residential | 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation5 | 202115 | 2 | Florida Building Commission9 |
| Energy code, commercial | 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation5 | 202115 | 2 | Florida Building Commission9 |
| National Electrical Code (NEC) | NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 20205 | 20207 | 2 | Florida Building Commission9 |
| State code | 2023 Florida Fire Prevention Code (8th Edition)5 | 202116 | 17 | State Fire Marshal18 |
Transition rules. Documents for permits submitted on or after January 1, 2024 must comply with FBC 8th Edition (2023)1.
Jacksonville building permit fees
Fees come from the City Fees (Categorized by Departments): Building Inspection Division - Section 320.40919.
How valuation is set. Floor area (gross outside dimension) for new buildings/additions; estimated cost per $1,000 for alterations and other work19.
Each line is worded as in Jacksonville’s schedule; formulas are not added up into a total (how permit fees work).
| Fee | Type | As the schedule states it |
|---|---|---|
| New buildings, accessory buildings and additions - BID permit fee per 100 sq ft enclosed area (up to 4th story) | – | Building Inspection Division (BID) permit fee · $6.3819 |
| Unenclosed area - BID permit fee per 100 sq ft | – | BID Permit Fee · $0.7519 |
| Minimum BID permit fee (subsection 1) | Minimum fee | Minimum BID permit fee for subsection · $112.50 or $33.75 per required inspection, whichever is greater19 |
| Plan review fee (subsection 1) | Plan review | Plan review fee for subsection · 67% of BID permit fee or $90.00, whichever is greater19 |
| Residential C&D Debris fee per 100 sf | Per square foot | For residential new buildings, shell buildings, accessory buildings and additions C&D Debris fee - per 100 sf · $8.7519 |
| Alterations (per $1,000 estimated cost) - BID permit fee | Based on project valuation | BID Permit fee · $3.00 · Resource management fee · $0.6519 |
| Alterations plan review | Plan review | Plan review fee · 67% of BID permit fee or $75.00, whichever is greater19 |
| Window/door replacement BID permit fee per $1,000 | Based on project valuation | Bid permit fee, per $1,000 of construction cost · $4.0019 |
| Roofing BID permit fee per 1,000 sq ft | – | BID permit fee · $10.00 · Minimum BID permit fee for roofing permits not requiring an inspection · $80.0019 |
| Roofing minimum (permits requiring inspection) | Minimum fee | Minimum BID permit fee for roofing permits requiring one or more inspections · $150.0019 |
| In-ground pool BID permit fee per 1,000 gallons | Flat fee | BID permit fee · $1.50 · Resource management fee · $0.5019 |
| Above ground pools (includes plan review) | Flat fee | Above ground pools (includes plan review) · $75.0019 |
| Demolition of single family residential buildings - BID permit fee | – | BID permit fee · $37.50 · Development Services Fee · $12.50 · C & D Debris Fee per 1000 square feet of floor area or fractional part thereof · $400.0019 |
| Residential plumbing fixture (incl. hot water tanks), each | Per fixture or item | including hot water tanks or boosters, and washing machines with sewer connection, for each roughing-in and fixture or plugged outlet (fee for new roughing-in includes fixture) · $11.0019 |
| Minimum plumbing permit fee | Minimum fee | Minimum fee for a plumbing permit, based upon the fee formulas contained above · $60.0019 |
| Minimum mechanical permit fee | Minimum fee | Minimum fee for a mechanical permit · $60.0019 |
| Electrical - residential service charge 101-200 A | Flat fee | 151-200 ampere service · $100.0019 |
| Electrical minimum fee | Minimum fee | Minimum fee · $60.0019 |
| Temporary/partial certificate of occupancy - residential, each | Flat fee | Temporary/partial certificate of occupancy - residential, each · $100.0019 |
| Reactivation fee for suspended permits | Flat fee | Reactivation fee for suspended permits · $20.0019 |
| Change of contractor/owner/address on active permit (1-5 permits, each) | Flat fee | 1 - 5 permits, each · $40.0019 |
| Plan review fee quadrupled on fourth submission | Plan review | Plan review fee on any item will be quadrupled on fourth submission as per Florida Statue 553.8019 |
| After hours inspections | After-hours inspection | After hours inspections · Hourly overtime cost for inspector19 |
| Private inspector reduction (residential new buildings and additions) | Flat fee | Building permit fees for residential new buildings and additions shall be reduced by 100.00, but not below the BID minimum fee, when being inspected by a private inspector.19 |
| Reinspection fee | Re-inspection | If you fail an inspection, a $45 reinspection fee must be paid at the Building Inspection Division.6 |
| Electrical late fee | Work started without a permit | Late fee · Double fee19 |
How to get a building permit in Jacksonville
- Check zoning (setbacks, what can be built) with the Zoning Section4
- Create a JaxEPICS account / profile1
- Submit application and PDF documents online22
- Development Services, agency and sufficiency reviews22
- Pay plan review fee; plan review begins22
- Pay remaining fees; permit becomes Active22
- Record Notice of Commencement before first inspection21
- Schedule required inspections6
- Final: Certificate of Occupancy or Completion22
- Apply online
- Yes1
- Over-the-counter permits
- Sheds under 150 sq ft and under $5,000 (issued during visit)20
- Posting the permit
- Permit and Notice of Commencement posted on job site; permit visible from street21
Inspections in Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s inspection stages, in order. Do not cover work until the stage has passed (how inspections work).
- Required inspections listed at permit issuance6
- Typical inspections: foundation slab, framing, insulation, drywall, fireplace, plumbing/electrical rough and final, ductwork, HVAC, gas7
- Onsite representative (18+) required for occupied homes7
- How to schedule
- By phone (904) 255-8500 option 4, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri, or online6
- Re-inspection fee
- If you fail an inspection, a $45 reinspection fee must be paid at the Building Inspection Division.6
- After the final inspection
- Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion22
Building without a permit in Jacksonville
| Consequence | Applies to | As the city states it |
|---|---|---|
| Civil penalty | Starting work without first applying for a permit21 | $250 fine21 |
| Higher permit fee Jacksonville Ord. Code § 320.409 (as labeled on City Fees page) | Electrical permits (late)19 | Double fee19 |
| Higher permit fee Jacksonville Ord. Code Sec. 711 (as labeled on City Fees page) | Right-of-way construction started before permit19 | Right-of-way permit fees doubled19 |
| Removal order | Not requesting a required inspection, or covering up a failed inspection (unlawful)6 | May be required to remove portions of construction so the inspector can see the required elements23 |
| Permit revoked | Failure to obtain required inspections (property lockdown)20 | Property lockdown preventing future permits20 |
For how unpermitted work is usually legalized, see how to legalize unpermitted work.
Doing the work yourself (owner-builder)
- Homeowner may pull a building permit
- Yes21
- Owner and occupancy requirement
- Owner's own use and occupancy; primary residence; name on deed21
- Sale or rental limits
- Not for sale or lease21
- Affidavit or declaration
- Yes21
Florida's statewide owner-builder and licensing rules are on the Florida permit guide.
Florida rules that also apply in Jacksonville
- Deadlines for permit decisions and inspections in Florida
- Contractor licensing in Florida
- Selling a home with unpermitted work in Florida
- Private plan review and inspections in Florida
Sources
- Building Inspection DivisionCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Services ProvidedCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Zoning SectionCity of Jacksonville, Public Works, Development Services Division, Zoning SectionChecked November 6, 2026
- Contact UsCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- CodesCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 6, 2026
- InspectionsCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Frequently Asked QuestionsCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Analysis of Changes for the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code: BuildingState of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Florida Building CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
- Fla. Stat. § 553.73 (2026 Florida Statutes)State of Florida, The Florida Senate (Florida Statutes)Published 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Analysis of Changes for the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Codes: ResidentialState of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Florida Building CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
- Analysis of Changes 8th Edition: Existing BuildingState of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Florida Building CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
- Analysis of Changes 8th Edition: PlumbingState of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Florida Building CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
- Analysis of Changes 8th Edition: MechanicalState of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Florida Building CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
- Analysis of Changes 8th Edition: Fuel GasState of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Florida Building CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
- Significant Provision Changes in 8th Edition (2023) FBC, Energy ConservationState of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Florida Building CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
- Rule 69A-60.003, NFPA 1, the Fire Code, Florida 2021 Edition, AdoptedState of Florida, Department of State, Florida Administrative CodeEffective December 31, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
- Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC)State of Florida, Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire MarshalChecked November 7, 2026
- Fla. Stat. § 633.202 (2026 Florida Statutes)State of Florida, The Florida Senate (Florida Statutes)Published 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- City Fees (Categorized by Departments)City of Jacksonville, City Fees page (Building Inspection Division - Section 320.409)Checked November 7, 2026
- Residential (Single Family) Property Owner Obtained Permits: ShedsCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Residential PermitsCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Online/Electronic Permit SubmissionCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Residential InspectionCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionRevised January 2011Checked November 6, 2026