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Site plans and permit drawings in Florida.

Site plans and permit drawings for projects anywhere in Florida, prepared from our Orlando office and checked against your city or county before drafting.

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  • Jurisdiction checked first
  • Written scope before drafting
  • Remote from Orlando, FL
Has a local pageServed remotely, request a quoteCity page
Building codeFlorida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)
Counties servedAll 67
HVHZ countiesMiami-Dade and Broward
Our officeOrlando, Florida

What we check for Florida projects.

Permit rules in Florida are set at more than one level. The state adopts the building code, and each city or county adds zoning rules, submittal checklists and local amendments. That is why every Florida project starts with the property address.

01

Reviewing authority

Which city, county or district reviews the permit for the address.

02

Code edition

The building and residential code edition that is enforced.

03

Zoning limits

Setbacks, height limits, lot coverage and impervious area.

04

Submittal list

The sheets, notes and forms the office asks for on this project type.

05

Survey and seal

Whether a current survey or sealed drawings are required.

06

Site conditions

Flood zone, drainage, easements or grading rules that apply.

Florida permit rules every project follows.

Statewide rules that shape the drawings, wherever the property is in Florida.

01

Building code

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), in effect statewide since December 31, 2023. The 9th Edition (2026) is scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2026.

02

High-Velocity Hurricane Zone

Miami-Dade and Broward counties are in the HVHZ, where stricter wind design, product and inspection rules apply.

03

Product approval

Windows, doors, shutters, roofing and other exterior products need Florida Product Approval or local approval. Products used in the HVHZ must be approved for HVHZ use.

04

Notice of commencement

Required for improvements with a direct contract over $5,000. Repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system under $15,000 is exempt.

05

Owner-builder permits

Florida lets property owners act as their own contractor under the owner-builder exemption, with a signed disclosure statement filed with the permit.

06

Private providers

Owners and contractors can use a licensed private provider for plan review and inspections under section 553.791, Florida Statutes.

Permit notes for Florida.

How permitting works in Florida

Florida adopts one statewide building code, the Florida Building Code. Each of the 67 counties, and most cities, run their own building department. The county reviews permits for unincorporated areas, and incorporated cities usually review permits inside their own limits.

Local offices add their own zoning code, submittal checklist and review steps on top of the state code. That is why two projects of the same size can need different sheets in Orlando, Tampa or Miami.

What Florida drawings usually show

  • Property lines, setbacks, easements and the proposed work, drawn to scale.
  • Flood zone and elevations where the lot is in a FEMA flood zone.
  • Wind design values for the location, with HVHZ rules in Miami-Dade and Broward.
  • Florida Product Approval numbers for windows, doors, shutters and roofing where required.
  • Lot coverage and impervious area when the local office asks for them.

How we work across Florida

We work remotely from our Orlando office. Send the property address and a short description of the project. We confirm the reviewing office and its requirements, then send a written scope and price before drafting starts.

Local requirements change. We confirm current requirements for your address before drafting.

Drawings we prepare in Florida.

Site, building and permit support drawings. Swipe or use the arrows.

All services

Permit drawings by service in Florida.

Every service we offer is available for projects in Florida. Open a service to see what the drawings include.

Florida counties by region.

Every Florida county has a local page with its building department, permit portal and local details. Select a county on the map or below.

Big Bend

Central Florida

East Central Florida

Heartland

Nature Coast

North Central Florida

Northeast Florida

Northwest Florida

Southeast Florida

Southwest Florida

Tampa Bay

Treasure Coast

Project types we draw for.

Residential, accessory and commercial projects.

All project types
Project types in Florida:
ADU Plans in FloridaHome Additions in FloridaGarage Plans in FloridaGarage Conversions in FloridaNew Homes in FloridaRemodels in FloridaDecks in FloridaPorches in FloridaPatio Covers in FloridaPergolas in FloridaCarports in FloridaSheds in FloridaPools in FloridaFences in FloridaRetaining Walls in FloridaMetal Buildings in FloridaPole Barns in FloridaCommercial TI in Florida

Building in Florida?

Send the address and project. We confirm what the local office asks for before quoting.

Get My Project Reviewed

From project details to permit-ready sheets.

The same clear process for every location.

  1. 01

    Send project details

    Share the address, project type and any survey, photos, plans or permit comments.

  2. 02

    We review requirements

    We identify the reviewing jurisdiction and the drawing scope the project needs.

  3. 03

    Scope, price and timeline

    You receive a written scope before drafting begins.

  4. 04

    Drawings prepared

    The agreed sheets are drafted, coordinated and sent for your review.

  5. 05

    Revision support

    Send reviewer comments back for revision within the agreed scope.

Request a quote in Florida.

Send the property address and what you plan to build. We review the project and reply with the scope, price and timeline.

  • Attach a survey, photos or city comments if you have them.
  • We confirm the reviewing office for your address.
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Permit guides before you start.

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Frequently asked questions.

Do you prepare permit drawings in Florida?

Yes. We prepare site plans and permit drawings for projects in Florida remotely from our Orlando, Florida office. We check the reviewing jurisdiction for your address before drafting.

Who reviews building permits in Florida?

It depends on the address. Properties inside city limits are usually reviewed by that city. Unincorporated areas are usually reviewed by the county. We confirm the reviewing authority for every project.

Which building code does Florida use?

Florida uses one statewide code, the Florida Building Code. The 8th Edition (2023) has been in effect since December 31, 2023, and the 9th Edition (2026) is scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2026. We draw to the edition in force when your permit is submitted.

Which Florida counties are in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?

Miami-Dade and Broward. Projects there need HVHZ wind design, and exterior products must be approved for HVHZ use.

What is Florida Product Approval?

Windows, doors, shutters, roofing and other exterior products need Florida Product Approval or local approval before they can be used. Plans usually list the approval numbers for these products.

When is a notice of commencement required in Florida?

For improvements with a direct contract over $5,000. Repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system under $15,000 is exempt.

Can a Florida homeowner pull their own permit?

Yes, under the owner-builder exemption, with a signed disclosure statement. Local rules and limits apply.

What is a private provider in Florida?

Under section 553.791, Florida Statutes, owners and contractors can hire a licensed private provider to perform plan review and inspections instead of the local building department.

Do you work in all 67 Florida counties?

Yes. We work remotely from our Orlando office and prepare drawings for projects in every Florida county. Every county has a local page with its building department details.

Do I need a survey for a site plan in Florida?

Often, but not always. Many offices accept an existing survey or recorded plat for small projects, while others ask for a current boundary survey. We tell you what applies before you pay.

Do drawings for Florida need to be sealed?

It depends on the project and the jurisdiction. Many residential projects do not require a seal. Where one is required, licensed professional review can be coordinated, subject to the professional's independent review.

How do I get a quote for a project in Florida?

Send the property address, the project type and any survey, photos or city comments. We reply with a written scope, price and timeline.

Ready to start in Florida?

Tell us what you are building and where. We confirm the drawing scope and send a written quote.

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