Permit Search | Palm Coast Connect (2024)

FAQs

Do you need a permit to build a fence in Palm Coast, FL? ›

A permit is no longer required to install a fence, however, acknowledgement by the property owner of the City Land Development Code for fence installation is required before proceeding. Land Development Code: 4.01. 02 Fences & 9.02.

A permit is no longer required to install a shed 120 sq. ft. or less; however, acknowledgement by the property owner of the City Land Development Code for the shed installation is required before proceeding. Setbacks, orientation, and placement.

If you're trying to find building permits in Florida that may not be easily accessible through the local permit office search tools, your best bet is to use the local city or county property appraisers' office.

Under Florida law, adjoining landowners are under no legal obligation to erect fences dividing their land. If one landowner does decide to build a boundary fence, the adjoining landowner is not obligated to share in this expense unless it was agreed to in advance.

Fence Guidelines and Regulations

Residential fences can be no higher than 6 feet for the sides and rear. Residential fences can be no higher than 4 feet for the sides if facing the neighbor's front yard. Commercial and industrial fences can be no higher than 8 feet. Fences must be within or on the property lines.

Per the Florida Building Code, sheds 200 square feet or less and used exclusively for storage purposes are exempt from permitting requirements.

Your county – As stated above, FL rules regarding sheds vary by county. A county in a more rural area may allow you to have as many sheds as you want, while another more populated county may limit you to only one. Check your local laws before starting the shed building.

Florida also experiences many unique safety issues that contribute to why it is illegal to live in a shed in Florida. Despite the legal issues of living in a shed, Florida is known for hurricanes, flooding, and temperamental weather, making it an unsafe place to live in a shed.

Florida Building Code §106.9. 2: Approved plans and/or specifications and/or amendments thereto, retained by the Building Official shall become part of Public Records. The Building Official shall notify anyone requesting copies of copyrighted Public Records that they may be violating the Federal Copyright Law.

Can a homeowner/building owner pull their own permit? Yes. However, we strongly recommend that a licensed contractor perform the work.

What does not require a building permit in Florida? ›

Work that does not require a permit is typically cosmetic, such as: Painting. Tile. Floor coverings including carpet, vinyl, wood, and more.

While eligible fences and pre-fabricated accessory structures 120 square feet or less (sheds, gazebos, etc.) will not require a building permit, a zoning review must be completed by the Land Development Division prior to installation.

Most municipalities within the State of Florida and the Central Florida Area require a permit to erect a fence on a residentially zoned property. It does not matter if the home is located in the County or a City Municipality. A fence permit is needed.

Broward and Palm Beach County's Building Departments, as well as all the cities within them (e.g. City of Fort Lauderdale Building Department) require a permit to build a fence. In some cases minor repairs under a certain dollar value may not require a permit.