Columbia County, FL | Building & Zoning

Who do I call for permitting and zoning questions?

First, you must know what jurisdiction the property is located.
To answer that question, visit the "Jurisdiction Search" page and search by address or parcel ID number.
A phone number will be listed for who to call based on the juridiction of the property.

How do I find out the status of my inspection or schedule an inspection online?

You can both schedule an inspection and see the status of a recent inspection by visiting the inspection request page.

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*All Building permits from 2003 are shown through this search. We only retain residential paper records for 10 Years.

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Property Map Explorer

Subdivision Plans *New*

Submit Building Permit Applications Online *New*

You can now submit building applications for permits using the Building Permit Application portal or login to view existing applications.

Submit Zoning Applications Online *New*

You can now register and upload Zoning Applications using the Planning and Zoning upload portal..

Download Documents

Please click on a category to expand/collapse downloads for that category.

Applications

	(PDF) Addition Application (Feb 2020 Fillable).pdf
	(PDF) Air Conditioning - Existing- Permit Application (Fillable 2021).pdf
	(PDF) Cellular Antenna Replacement Application.pdf
	(PDF) Electrical Service Upgrade or Change (July 2015 Fillable).pdf
	(PDF) Mobile Home Application (April 2017).pdf
	(PDF) New Commercial Construction Application (April 2017) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) New Residential Construction Application (July 2018) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Owner Builder Additional Documents (Aug 2019).pdf
	(PDF) Re Roof Permit Application (Dec 2016 Fillable).pdf
	(PDF) Remodel - Renovation Application (Jan 2021 Fillable).pdf
	(PDF) Screen Enclosure Application.pdf
	(PDF) Sign Application (Dec 2016) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Sign Application for Fort White City Limits (Fillable).pdf
	(PDF) Swimming Pool and Spa Permit Application (Dec 2016) Fillable.pdf

Concurrency

	(PDF) 64E-6.008, Florida Administrative Code.pdf
	(PDF) Concurrency Worksheet (July 2015).xlsx

Contractor License

	(PDF) Certified Contractor Application.pdf
	(PDF) Contractor Letter of Authorization.pdf
	(PDF) DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions.pdf
	(PDF) Qualifier Authorization form.pdf
	(PDF) Reciprocity Letter Requirements.pdf
	(PDF) Registered Contractor Application.pdf
	(PDF) Renewal Application.pdf

Documents

	(PDF) Address_Application_Form_9FEB2017.pdf
	(PDF) Blower Door Test Form (June 2018).pdf
	(PDF) Commercial Plan Checklist (Jan 2018 Fillable).pdf
	(PDF) Contractor Letter of Authorization.pdf
	(PDF) Electrical Service Upgrade or Change (July 2015 Fillable).pdf
	(PDF) Energy Efficientcy form R402-2017 (Fillable Feb 2020.pdf
	(PDF) Florida's Construction Lien Law.pdf
	(PDF) In County Pre-Mobile Home Inspection form (July 2015).pdf
	(PDF) Land Owner Affidavit 2015.pdf
	(PDF) Land Owner Affidavit for STUP.pdf
	(PDF) MH Installer Decal Obligation Letter.pdf
	(PDF) MH Subcontractors form 2017.pdf
	(PDF) Mobile Home Installers Authorization - Agent.pdf
	(PDF) Mobile Home Installers Authorization - Owner.pdf
	(PDF) Notice of Commencement (Fillable 2020).pdf
	(PDF) Out of County Pre-Mobile Home Inspetion form (July 2015).pdf
	(PDF) Owner Builder Disclosure Statement (Aug 2019).pdf
	(PDF) Payment Methods.pdf
	(PDF) Product Approval Form July 2015 (Fillable).pdf
	(PDF) Qualifier Authorization form.pdf
	(PDF) Re-Roof Inspection Affidavit (July 2015).pdf
	(PDF) Residential Blueprints Checklist (Fillable Jan 2018).pdf
	(PDF) Signature page Permit Application 2020.pdf
	(PDF) Site Plan Checklist and Example (July 2015).pdf
	(PDF) Subcontractors Form (Dec 2016) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Swimming Pool Site Plan Example (July 2015).pdf

Fee Schedules

	(PDF) Building Fee Schedule (Dec 2016).pdf
	(PDF) Columbia County land use, zoning, and subdivision, schedule of fees and charges.pdf
	(PDF) Contractors Fee Scedule (Dec 2016).pdf
	(PDF) Zoning Fee Scedule (2017).pdf

FEMA Publications

	(PDF) 2013 County Audit.pdf
	(PDF) About the Mandatory Purchase of Flood Insurance.pdf
	(PDF) Answers to Questions About the National Flood Insurance Program, F-084 (2011).pdf
	(PDF) Check before you buy.pdf
	(PDF) Coastal Construction Manuel, FEMA P-55 (2011).pdf
	(PDF) Columbia County 2018 Flood Study.pdf
	(PDF) Damage from Localized Flooding, FEMA 511 (2005).pdf
	(PDF) Elevated Residential Structures, FEMA 54 (1984).pdf
	(PDF) Elevating You Flood Prone House, FEMA Homeowner’s Guide To Retrofitting.pdf
	(PDF) Flood Information letter.pdf
	(PDF) Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting, Six ways to protect your home from flooding.pdf
	(PDF) Local Mitigation Strategy Plan.pdf
	(PDF) Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Damage to Residential buildings in Coastal Areas, FEMA 257 (1994).pdf
	(PDF) Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage, FEMA P-348 (1999).pdf
	(PDF) Protecting Floodplain Resources-A Guidebook For Communities.pdf
	(PDF) Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards, FEMA P-85 (2009).pdf

Flood Publications

	(PDF) Columbia County 2018 Flood Study.pdf
	(PDF) Using Google Earth and Flood Maps.pdf

Letter of Map Amendments

	(PDF) 09-04-2899A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 09-04-4124A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 10-04-1871A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 10-04-2727A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 10-04-6969A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 11-04-0277A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 11-04-1481A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 11-04-4781A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 13-04-4598A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 13-04-8548A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 15-04-7941A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 16-04-2478A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 16-04-3660A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 16-04-5838A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 17-04-3670A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 18-04-2556A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 18-04-4257A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 19-04-2415A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 19-04-2799A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 19-04-4166A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 19-04-4168A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 19-04-4381A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 19-04-5297A-120070.pdf
	(PDF) 19-04-5348A-120070.pdf

Maps

	(PDF) Future Land Use Map 7-22-20.pdf
	(PDF) Wind Speed Maps.pdf
	(PDF) Zoning Atlas Map 7-22-20.pdf

Zoning Applications

	(PDF) Agent Authorization Form (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Application (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Division of Land Application (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Land Development Regulation Text Amendment Application (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Major Subdivision Application (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Minor Site & Development Plan Application (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Minor Subdivision Application (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) PRD Application (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Site & Development Plan Application (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Site Specific Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas (Rezoning) Application (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Special Exception Application (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Special Exception Application - Communication Towers (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Special Family Lot Permit Affidavit (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Special Family Lot Permit Application (January 2020) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Special Permit Application (September 2019).pdf
	(PDF) Special Temporary Use Permit Affidavit (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Special Temporary Use Permit Application (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Special Temporary Use Permit Application for Special Event (September 2019) Fillable.pdf
	(PDF) Submittal Guidelines for Development (January 2020).pdf
	(PDF) Variance Application (September 2019) Fillable.pdf

The Building Inspection Office

The Building Inspection Office is responsible for the examination of building plans and specifications to insure structural soundness and conformity with the adopted building codes and the issuance of building permits. The office is also responsible for the review of applications for mobile home permits. On site inspections are made at several different times during the building process to insure that construction or installation is in compliance with all adopted codes. The office also answers any code questions that may arise either by telephone or personal contact. The Building Department is also responsible for the licensing of contractors and specialty contractors within Columbia County; this is done through the Competency Advisory Board.

Columbia County Competency Advisory Board

These boards meets every fourth (4th) Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Columbia County Administrative Office:
135 NE Hernando Ave Suite B-21
Building Zoning Department

Columbia County Board of Adjustment and Planning Zoning Board

Planning and Zoning provides various services to the County which entails providing technical, professional and administrative support to various boards, Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Board, Board of County Commissioners and the general public. This department implements and enforces the Columbia County Land Development Regulations, monitors and updates the County's Comprehensive Plan.

The board meets every fourth (4th) Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Columbia County School Board Administrative complex:
372 West Duval Street
Lake City, Florida 32055

Now you can download meeting agendas and minutes directly from our site. To view a listing of current and previous months meetings, please click the link below.

Meeting Notices