Pulling a Permit in Florida Shouldn't Be a Part-Time Job.
Tell us what you're building. We connect you with a licensed permit pro in your county who handles the whole thing — application, plan review, corrections, and pickup.
Permit professionals licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
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How Does Florida Permit Help Work?
Three simple steps between you and your building permit.
Tell us about your project
Fill out a quick form with your county, permit type, and what you're building. Takes about 60 seconds.
We match you with a licensed pro
We connect you with a permit professional who knows your county's process, timeline, and building department inside and out.
They pull it, you build
Your permit pro handles the application, plan review, corrections, and pickup. You focus on your project.
Why Should You Hire a Permit Professional in Florida?
Florida's building code is one of the strictest in the country, shaped by decades of hurricanes, tropical storms, and flood damage. Every county has its own building department, its own online portal, and its own set of quirks. A licensed permit professional saves you time, avoids costly mistakes, and keeps your project moving forward.
They know your county's specific requirements, fee schedules, and submission quirks
They handle plan review corrections so you don't get stuck in expensive revision loops
They save you hours of sitting in county offices or navigating confusing online permit portals
They catch application mistakes before submission — fewer rejections, faster approvals
They manage the NOC filing, permit pickup, and inspection coordination from start to finish
They've pulled hundreds of permits in your county — they know what gets approved quickly
The Florida Building Commission updates the Florida Building Code on a regular cycle, and county building departments enforce it locally. A permit pro stays current so you don't have to.
How the Florida Building Permit Process Works
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Every construction project in Florida — from a simple roof replacement to a full room addition — requires a building permit from your local county building department. The process follows the Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023), which is based on the International Building Code with Florida-specific amendments for wind resistance, flood zones, and energy efficiency.
The typical permit process involves five key steps:
- Submit your application with plans and specifications
- Pay county permit fees
- Wait for plan review
- Address any correction comments
- Receive your approved permit
Depending on the project type and county workload, this can take anywhere from one business day to six weeks.
Many Florida counties now offer online permitting portals — like Hillsborough County's Accela portal and Pasco County's ePermitting system. But navigating these portals for the first time is confusing, and a single missing document can send you back to square one. That's exactly why homeowners use a permit professional.
Permit Help in Your Florida County
We serve all 67 Florida counties, from the Panhandle to the Keys. Below are some of the highest-volume permit counties we work with.
Hillsborough County
Tampa Bay · Tampa
Pasco County
Tampa Bay · Dade City
Lee County
Southwest Florida · Fort Myers
Polk County
Central Florida · Bartow
Pinellas County
Tampa Bay · Clearwater
Manatee County
Tampa Bay · Bradenton
Sarasota County
Tampa Bay · Sarasota
St. Johns County
Northeast Florida · St. Augustine
Duval County
Northeast Florida · Jacksonville
Orange County
Central Florida · Orlando
Hernando County
Tampa Bay · Brooksville
Citrus County
Nature Coast · Inverness
Brevard County
Space Coast · Titusville
Broward County
South Florida · Fort Lauderdale
Miami-Dade County
South Florida · Miami
Volusia County
Central Florida · DeLand
Common Florida Building Permit Types
Different projects require different permits. Whether you need a roof permit, pool permit, or electrical permit, we match you with a pro who specializes in your permit type and county.
Roof Permit
Full roof replacement or major roof repair
Typical timeline: 1-3 business days for approval
Re-Roof Permit
Overlay or tear-off and replace of existing roof covering
Typical timeline: 1-3 business days
Pool Permit
New pool or spa construction, including decking and enclosure
Typical timeline: 2-4 weeks including plan review
Fence Permit
New fence installation or replacement over a certain height
Typical timeline: 1-5 business days
Shed / Accessory Structure Permit
Detached sheds, workshops, or accessory buildings over 120 sq ft
Typical timeline: 1-2 weeks
Room Addition Permit
Adding livable square footage to an existing structure
Typical timeline: 3-6 weeks for plan review
Lanai / Screen Enclosure Permit
Screened-in patio, lanai, or pool cage
Typical timeline: 1-3 weeks
Electrical Permit
Panel upgrades, rewiring, new circuits, or major electrical work
Typical timeline: 1-5 business days
Plumbing Permit
Re-piping, new plumbing lines, water heater replacement, sewer tie-ins
Typical timeline: 1-5 business days
Built by a Florida Real Estate Professional
Florida Permit Help was built by the team at Vyrabyte, a Florida-based technology company with deep roots in the real estate and construction industries. After watching hundreds of home sales delayed by permit issues — open permits, missing inspections, unpermitted work discovered at closing — the Vyrabyte team built a statewide network of licensed permit professionals to solve the problem at the source.
Florida Permit Help is a Vyrabyte property, part of a family of Florida-focused service platforms. Our team understands the Florida Building Code, the local county permitting process, and the real-world impact that permit delays have on homeowners, investors, and contractors.
We are not a contractor, and we don't pull permits ourselves. We are a matching service that connects you with the right licensed professional for your county and project type — quickly and at no cost to you.
Photo: Brian Zajac / Unsplash
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