The items listed below correspond to the items listed on the building permit application(s).
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Folio # - This is issued at the Property Appraiser's Office. Permit counter clerks have this information on the electronic file and will place this on the application for you if you do not have it available.
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Zone - This is information provided by the Zoning Code Services Division, which defines what your property is zoned for.
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Lot, Block, Subdivision - This information can be found at the County's Record Division, and is the legal description of the property, which will be on a survey, tax record, etc.
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Type of Work - Check off whatever applies. For roofs, this line is located at bottom of the application with other needed information. Answer all questions that are applicable to your job.
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Describe - Put in the scope of the work you are performing.
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Estimated Job Value - Put in the estimated value of the job.
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Job Name & Address - For residential projects, this will usually be the property owner's name and the address of the job. For commercial projects, the job name may be the project name and the address would be the location of the project.
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Owner's Name & Address - Put in the address of the owner(s) of the property where the work is being done.
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Tenant/Lessee - Put in the name and address of any person(s) or company(s) who are renting the property.
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Contracting Firm & Address - Put in the name(s) and address(es) of the all person(s) and/or company(s) who have been contracted (or subcontracted) to do the work. Use extra sheets, if necessary.
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Architect/Engineer & Address - Put in the name and address of any architect or engineer who may be involved with the project.
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Present Use & Proposed Use - Put in present and proposed use of the property, i.e., residential, commercial, industrial, utilities, open space, park, etc.
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For Mobile Home Permit Applications - Signatures are required from the owner/manager, the set up & tie down and Contractor name, plumbing hookup and Contractor name, Electric Hookup and Contractor name, and the Mechanical Hookup Contractor.
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Number of Stories, Bays, Families, Bedrooms, & Bathrooms - Fill in all blanks, as applicable to your project.
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For Signs Only - Check off the applicable Sign Type and Sign Purpose.
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Bonding Company& Address - Put in the name and address of any company holding a bond on any part of the project.
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Mortgage Lender's Name & Address - Put in the name and address of the mortgage lender for the construction on the project.
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Fee Simple Titleholder's - Put in the name and address of the fee simple titleholder. This should be on the deed of the property.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSPECTION PROCESS
Inspections can be requested/scheduled in three different ways:
VRU: Inspections may be requested by phone via the automated VRU (Voice Response Unit). At this time, the customer enters the confirmation number which is located on the second line of the permit and enter the respective codes that are on the back of the instruction sheet. The VRU is available to schedule inspections or make queries on the results of inspections made 24 hours a day. Click on above Phone Numbers button for important phone numbers.
FAX: Inspection requests may be faxed in using an approved form, which is available on-line (see "Applications"). Click on above Phone Numbers button for Important Phone Numbers.
PHONE: Inspections can be requested by calling 954-831-4000 and scheduling an inspection. Customers must have their permit number, and they must know the type of inspection they want. Upon receipt of an inspection request, inspections are scheduled the following workday. Phone call-ins and faxes requesting inspections are accepted until 3:00 P.M. Click on above Phone Numbers button for Important Phone Numbers.
POSSE: In the very near future, it will be possible for authenticated users approved by BCSD, to schedule their own inspections as well as obtain results of previous inspections.
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CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (C.O.) PROCESS
C.O.s for properties are issued by the Building Official, after all final inspections with appropriate approvals have been completed, and all holds from other agencies have been released. Once these actions are completed, and all fees concerning your permits have been paid, your project will be issued a Certificate of Occupancy. Small projects such as air conditioning and hot water tank change-outs/replacements, electrical service upgrades, modifications and repairs, burglar alarm installations, storage sheds, etc., do not require a C.O. Click on above Phone Numbers button for Important Phone Numbers.
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WARNING TO PROPERTY OWNERS
SUMMARY OF FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW
YOUR FAILURE TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT MAY RESULT IN YOUR PAYING TWICE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR PROPERTY. SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING AND RECORDING A NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT ON THE BCSD WEBSITE.
IF YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN FINANCING, CONSULT WITH YOUR LENDER OR AN ATTORNEY BEFORE RECORDING YOUR NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT.
ACCORDING TO FLORIDA'S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW (SECTIONS 713.001-713.37, FLORIDA STATUTES), THOSE WHO WORK ON YOUR PROPERTY OR PROVIDE MATERIALS AND ARE NOT PAID IN FULL HAVE A RIGHT TO ENFORCE THEIR CLAIM FOR PAYMENT AGAINST YOUR PROPERTY. THIS CLAIM IS KNOWN AS A CONSTRUCTION LIEN. IF YOUR CONTRACTOR OR A SUBCONTRACTOR FAILS TO PAY SUBCONTRACTORS, SUB-SUBCONTRACTORS, OR MATERIAL SUPPLIERS OR NEGLECTS TO MAKE OTHER LEGALLY REQUIRED PAYMENTS, THE PEOPLE WHO ARE OWED MONEY MAY LOOK TO YOUR PROPERTY FOR PAYMENT, EVEN IF YOU HAVE PAID YOUR CONTRACTOR IN FULL. IF YOU FAILTO PAY YOUR CONTRACTOR, YOUR CONTRACTOR MAY ALSO HAVE A LIEN ON YOUR PROPERTY. THIS MEANS IF A LIEN IS FILED YOUR PROPERTY COULD BE SOLD AGAINST YOUR WILL TO PAY FOR LABOR, MATERIALS, OR OTHER SERVICES THAT YOUR CONTRACTOR OR A SUBCONTRACTOR MAY HAVE FAILED TO PAY. FLORIDA'S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW IS COMPLEX AND IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT WHENEVER A SPECIFIC PROBLEM ARISES, YOU CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.
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FLORIDA'S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW
Per Florida Statute 713, you are subject to attachment of your property if persons who work on your property are not paid for the labor, materials or other services that may be provided in connection to your project.
This means that if your hire a contractor and he/she does not pay his/her suppliers, and subcontractors, you may be held liable for any unpaid bills.
In order to alleviate this situation, it is suggested that you ask your contractor for a "Release of Lien" form, which eliminates your property from the threat of lien proceedings.
Once work has begun, if partial payments are requested from your contractor, ask for a "Partial Release of Lien" to cover all supplies and labor expended to that point.
Before the final payment is made to your contractor, make sure your contractor obtains and provides a copy to you, of releases he has obtained from all parties involved with the project. You can have this stipulation placed in the contract so that you are not held responsible for obtaining these releases yourself.
For more information, you can call the Construction Industry Licensing Board of the Department of Professional and Business Regulation at 904-727-6530, or click here to access FSS 713 and Chapter 2003-177, H.B. 1719.
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NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT
In accordance with Section 713.13 (1) (h) of the Florida Statutes, a "Notice of Commencement" must be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court prior to commencement of construction of a project, and a certified copy or affidavit attesting to the recording of the Notice of Commencement, must be posted at the jobsite. This notice contains detailed information about the project such as property owner, financial institution, jobsite address, contractor, etc., and protects the property owner's title to the property.
The Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection Division provides these forms to permit applicants, or click here for "Applications", to obtain a copy.
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