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Orlando building permits
Orlando, Florida — as published 2026-09-23.
Reviewed 2026-09-23 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
The City of Orlando's Permitting Services Division issues building permits for residential work. The city states that by law the State of Florida requires a permit for most projects, even small ones.
Reviewed 2026-09-23 · Source
Requirements
- Most projects, including small ones — the city states that by law the State of Florida requires you to get a permit for most projects
Required documents
- RequiredConstruction plans, submitted digitallyThe City of Orlando accepts plans digitally for review.
- OptionalRecorded Notice of CommencementFiled with the Orange County Comptroller's Office rather than with the city. The city's page directs applicants to file one; the value threshold at which it becomes necessary is not reproduced here.
Fee schedule
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Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-23.
Department & other records
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