Builders & Contractors
View the fees associated with commercial and residential building permits. Fees are due at time of pulling the permit unless otherwise noted. This information is provided to assist in estimating approximate figures and is not intended to establish the final fees for permits.
Certificate of Occupancy Search
Find and print your certificate of occupancy here. You will need to submit your permit number in order to look up your CO. Once complete, you will be able to download and print up your certificate.
Learn more about Certificates of Completion and Certificates of Occupancy.
Find information regarding contractor licensing in Osceola County.
This search tool will allow you to find information about a contractor including their license numbers, liability insurance information, and workman's compensation insurance.
Florida Building Codes changes
Posted April 11, 2024
The effective date for the 8th edition (2023) Florida Building Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code is December 31, 2023. All applications submitted on, or after, December 31, 2023 shall be designed in accordance with the 8th edition (2023) Florida Building Code for Building, Residential, Existing Building, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing, and/or the 2023 National Electrical Code. These Codes may be accessed via the following links:
https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes/florida
https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards
An analysis of the Code changes may be viewed at Florida DBPR’s website as follows:
http://www.floridabuilding.org/fbc/Links_to_Code_Resources.html
Please note that all master plans approved under the 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Codes expired on December 31, 2023 and cannot be used for further permitting. New master plans in compliance with the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Codes must be submitted for review and approval before being used.
Florida Building Code Information
This link will take you to the Florida Department of Community Affairs "Florida Building Commission" website.
Click the link above to visit the online edition of the Florida Building Code, hosted by the Florida Department of Community Affairs.
Permitting and Inspection Forms
Click the link above to download Permitting related applications and forms.
Includes Permitting Requirements, Instruction Manuals, Brochures, and Other Information.
Rules & Regulations: Federal Standards
Click the link above to view a list of links related to Federal Building Standards.
Rules & Regulations: Florida Statutes
Click the link above to view a list of links related to Florida Statutes.
Rules & Regulations: State Codes and Standards
Click the link above to view a list of links related to State Codes and Standards.