Permit Applications, Fees and Checklists

Contact Permitting

• Phone: 772-871-5132
• Email: Permitting@cityofpsl.com
• Lobby Hours:
  • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
  • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. 

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Homeowner Builder Permits

Under Florida Statute 489.103(7)(b), all homeowner builder permits must be applied for in person. Homeowners must personally appear and sign the building permit application and satisfy local agency requirements. In addition, owners acting as their own contractor when building or improving must prove the occupancy is for their use only and not offered for sale or lease.

See Handout: Pulling an Owner/Builder Permit is Risky Business!(PDF, 824KB)

Permit Application Time Limits

According to Florida Building Code 105.3.2 a building permit application is considered abandoned if:

• No action is taken within 180 days of filing,
• Unless the application has been actively pursued in good faith or a permit has already been issued.

The building official may grant one or more 90-day extensions, but each extension must be requested in writing and must include a justifiable reason for the delay.

How to request a permit extension

To request a permit extension, submit the Permit Extension Application(PDF, 220KB) before your permit expires. A $25 fee applies.

If your permit expires and becomes null and void, you have two options:

1. Apply for a Demolition Permit: Remove all construction related to the expired permit from the site.
2. Start over with a new permit: Resubmit updated plans and documents that comply with current codes, ordinances, and regulations, and pay all applicable fees.

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Online Permitting for Licensed Contractors

State-licensed contractors can apply for permits online through the Contractor E-Permitting Portal.

The portal allows you to apply for permits, upload revisions or rework documents, schedule inspections and check the status of your permits.

To begin using the E-Permitting Portal:

• The qualifier must complete and submit the Computer Member Application for Online Permitting Registration(PDF, 425KB)
• Include all required documents listed on the form
• Email the completed application to contractorlicensing@cityofpsl.com

Need help getting started? Download the Single Sign-on Manual(PDF, 1MB) for step-by-step instructions on registering your account, applying for permits and uploading required documents.

Contractor E-Permitting Portal

Notice of Sign Permit Process Change

Beginning Nov. 18, 2024, all sign applications will be submitted electronically through the Contractor E-Permitting Portal. 

Read the Sign Permit Process Notice(PDF, 186KB)

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