Where to get permits

Go to our Permitting Forms page to fill out the correct application. Please allow two business days for processing after your application has been submitted. Complete an Application. The City of Orlando accepts plans digitally for review. After your application is processed, the digital applicant will receive an email with a link to access the digital plan review system, ProjectDox. Follow the upload requirements. After this fee is paid, the link to access ProjectDox will be emailed to the digital applicant.

Submit Plans. Once the Notice of Commencement is filed, you need to post a certified copy at the job site and provide a copy to the City of Orlando. Submit Your Recorded Notice of Commencement. At any point in the project, you can check your permit status, plan review completion dates, related permits, etc.

Plan review times vary based on the plan review type commercial vs. Look up Permit. We will email you payment instructions after all reviews are completed and approved; and updated contractor information is associated with your permit. You can view any fees that are due and pay them using our Permit Lookup tool. Pay Fees. After you pay your fees, we will email you to let you know your plans are available for download. Login to ProjectDox and download your plans from the Approved folder.

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Non fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height. Who can obtain a permit? Many types of permits may be issued to the owner of the property or their duly authorized agent, or to an appropriately licensed contractor. The appropriately licensed contractor must provide proof of licensing, available for verification through the California Contractors State Licensing Board and the contractor must obtain a current City of Riverside business license.

How long does it take to get a permit? Some permits can be issued same day, over the counter such as: simple water heater change outs, residential service meter upgrades, reroofs, re-stucco, and simple patio covers. Other projects may require that plans be submitted for plan review.

See plan check turnaround times handout here need link here Other Agency approvals such as Planning, Public Works, Fire, and the Health Department may be required. The Permit Counter will let you know at the time plans are submitted which of these reviews will be required. How much does a permit cost? Building permit fees vary according to the scope of work. Please call Permit Counter at for building permit fee information Building Permit Fees can be found directly on the City website.

Do permits expire? Permits become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of days after the time the work is commenced.

Permits for residential structures shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance.