Seminole County combines small-town feel with big growth, making it one of Central Florida's busiest construction areas. Located north of Orlando, the county is seeing everything from new residential communities to large-scale commercial projects. But before breaking ground, every project needs the right Seminole County building permit.
This guide covers Seminole County's permit process from start to finish. You'll learn which projects need permits, costs, required documents, and how to keep your project on schedule.
Simplify permitting in Seminole County with PermitFlow. Learn how.
What requires a building permit in Seminole County?
You’ll need a Seminole County building permit for nearly all construction, remodel, or repair projects that involve structural, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing changes.
Here's a breakdown of work that typically requires permitting:
Any work under the Florida Building Code, including construction, alteration, repair, demolition, or change of occupancy of buildings or structures
Repairs, renovations, or additions to existing buildings, such as moving walls, extending structures, or altering structural components, also require permits
Owner-builder projects (where the homeowner acts as contractor) require permits if the work is above thresholds and come with strict conditions, such as personal supervision and restrictions if the property is sold or leased within a year
Go to Building Permits Online and find the Click2Gov Building Permit system. On the Click2Gov portal, select the option to "Request Application Number" to begin the application process. Upload the required documents via the ePlan ProjectDox system, sorted into proper folders (Application Documents, Drawings, etc.), within 7 calendar days of requesting the application number.
Note: You’ll need a current contractor license or visit the office with government ID if owner-builder.
Step 3: Plan review
County departments (building, zoning, fire, and public works) will review the submission. You’ll be notified if corrections are needed.
Step 4: Final payment and issuance
Once your permit is approved, log in to the portal to:
Pay final permit fees
Print your permit card and inspection instructions
Step 5: Start work and schedule inspections
Construction can begin as soon as the permit is granted. Schedule inspections via Building Permits Online (part of the Click2Gov system). Inspections must be scheduled by 11:30 PM for the next business day.
Streamline Seminole County permitting with PermitFlow
Is permitting slowing down your projects? With rapid growth across Central Florida, applications, paperwork, and approval wait times can easily derail your schedule. Instead of getting buried in forms and follow-ups, let PermitFlow manage the entire process for you.
PermitFlow is permit software that streamlines your permitting workflow. We handle everything, from preparing and submitting applications to tracking approvals.
Why builders and contractors choose PermitFlow:
Local expertise: Our team understands Seminole County’s permit system inside and out, ensuring faster approvals.
Centralized tracking: Monitor all of your permits from one clean, easy-to-use dashboard.
Error-free submissions: We prepare accurate applications that reduce rejections and costly delays.
Stay focused on building while we handle permitting. Reach out to us today to keep your projects on track.
Seminole County combines small-town feel with big growth, making it one of Central Florida's busiest construction areas. Located north of Orlando, the county is seeing everything from new residential communities to large-scale commercial projects. But before breaking ground, every project needs the right Seminole County building permit.
This guide covers Seminole County's permit process from start to finish. You'll learn which projects need permits, costs, required documents, and how to keep your project on schedule.
Simplify permitting in Seminole County with PermitFlow. Learn how.
What requires a building permit in Seminole County?
You’ll need a Seminole County building permit for nearly all construction, remodel, or repair projects that involve structural, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing changes.
Here's a breakdown of work that typically requires permitting:
Any work under the Florida Building Code, including construction, alteration, repair, demolition, or change of occupancy of buildings or structures
Repairs, renovations, or additions to existing buildings, such as moving walls, extending structures, or altering structural components, also require permits
Owner-builder projects (where the homeowner acts as contractor) require permits if the work is above thresholds and come with strict conditions, such as personal supervision and restrictions if the property is sold or leased within a year
Go to Building Permits Online and find the Click2Gov Building Permit system. On the Click2Gov portal, select the option to "Request Application Number" to begin the application process. Upload the required documents via the ePlan ProjectDox system, sorted into proper folders (Application Documents, Drawings, etc.), within 7 calendar days of requesting the application number.
Note: You’ll need a current contractor license or visit the office with government ID if owner-builder.
Step 3: Plan review
County departments (building, zoning, fire, and public works) will review the submission. You’ll be notified if corrections are needed.
Step 4: Final payment and issuance
Once your permit is approved, log in to the portal to:
Pay final permit fees
Print your permit card and inspection instructions
Step 5: Start work and schedule inspections
Construction can begin as soon as the permit is granted. Schedule inspections via Building Permits Online (part of the Click2Gov system). Inspections must be scheduled by 11:30 PM for the next business day.
Streamline Seminole County permitting with PermitFlow
Is permitting slowing down your projects? With rapid growth across Central Florida, applications, paperwork, and approval wait times can easily derail your schedule. Instead of getting buried in forms and follow-ups, let PermitFlow manage the entire process for you.
PermitFlow is permit software that streamlines your permitting workflow. We handle everything, from preparing and submitting applications to tracking approvals.
Why builders and contractors choose PermitFlow:
Local expertise: Our team understands Seminole County’s permit system inside and out, ensuring faster approvals.
Centralized tracking: Monitor all of your permits from one clean, easy-to-use dashboard.
Error-free submissions: We prepare accurate applications that reduce rejections and costly delays.
Stay focused on building while we handle permitting. Reach out to us today to keep your projects on track.
