Florida Commercial Permitting Directory
Access official municipal building fee calculators, contractor license bond prerequisites, and plan review turnaround times for all active Florida county jurisdictions.
Florida Building Code (8th Edition 2023)
Enforces High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) wind standards (140+ mph) and mandatory Florida Product Approval NOAs.
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR)
Contractor license verification and mandatory state bonding thresholds enforced across all Florida county building departments.
Florida County Workstations
Select a county building department to calculate municipal fees & bond rules
Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade Dept of Regulatory and Economic Resources
Broward County
Broward County Building Code Division
Standard Document Requirements for Florida Permits
Before submitting building plans to any county AHJ in Florida, ensure your project package includes the following required documentation:
Florida Trade Permit Workstation Directories
Access specialized state-wide fee estimators, sub-trade bond rules, and model code requirements for specific commercial trades in Florida:
Florida License, SLA & Surety Bond Index
Statewide benchmarks ranking plan review turnaround speeds, contractor license surety bond minimums, and valuation fee calculators across Florida:
Florida Building Permitting & Code FAQs
Q1: What model building codes are enforced in Florida in 2026?
Florida enforces the Florida Building Code (8th Edition 2023). Local municipal building departments (AHJs) adopt state amendments and local fee schedules.
Q2: Are contractor license surety bonds required in Florida?
Yes. Most Florida municipalities require commercial contractors to maintain an active license bond ($10,000–$50,000) and general liability insurance prior to permit issuance.