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Building permit fees will increase on June 1, 2021.
Applications submitted after May 7, 2021 will be charged using the new fee schedule.
| Per Permit Multiplier* | Single Family Dwelling 2200 Square Foot** | Commercial $85,000 Job Cost*** | Re-Roof's & AC's $15,000 Job Cost**** | Storage Buildings $16,000 Job Cost*** |
| Current - $5.00 | $ 935.62 | $ 635.53 | Minimum - $79.00 | $ 194.00 |
| at $ 8.00 | $ 1,443.00 | $ 961.25 | Minimum - $104.00 | $ 254.40 |
| $3.00 Difference | $ 507.38 | $ 325.72 | $ 25.00 | $ 60.40 |
* The $5.00 permit multiplier was adopted by Ordinance 74-3 with the Southern Standard Building Code and has never been increased.
** The average square footage of a homes permitted during fiscal year 2020.
*** Average cost of storage buildings permitted during fiscal year 2020.
**** Jobs that cost up to $15000.00 are charged the minimum permit fee.
NOTE: Above figures include applicable permit fees combined.
Significant Changes to Roofing Requirements 7th Edition 2020
The 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code includes several key changes to the requirements for roof assemblies. Many changes strengthen the code to improve the resistance wind and water infiltration damage. Several of the changes apply to both new construction and roof replacement. The Fact Sheet below provides a summary of the following key changes.
(PDF) Significant Changes to Roofing Requirements 7th Edition 2020Who 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.
Search, Print, Export and Map Records
*All Building permits from 2003 are shown through this search. We only retain residential paper records for 10 Years.
Building Permit & Application Search
Statistics for Issued Building Permits * Google Earth is required to read the maps produced from the site searches and can be downloaded for free at https://www.google.com/earth/
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
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Applications
Concurrency
Contractor License
Documents
Fee Schedules
 | (PDF) Building Permit Fee Schedule.pdf |
| (PDF) Contractors Fee Scedule.pdf |
| (PDF) Zoning, land use, and subdivision, schedule of fees and charges.pdf |
FEMA Publications
Flood Publications
Letter of Map Amendments
Maps
Utilization Report
Zoning Applications
The Building Inspection Office
Visit the page to request an inspection online .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.
Request Inspection By Phone
Before calling, please make sure you have ready:- your permit number
- the inspection needed
- the date requested
For septic release needed for permanent power call 386-758-1058
For building permit inspection call 386-719-2023.
For after hours inspections call 386-719-2023.
NOTE: After hours inspections will be received the next business day, then scheduled for the following business day. Emergencies will be inspected as soon as possible.
Must give 24 hours notice
Columbia County Competency Advisory Board
Chairman - David MangrumWalt Graham
Todd Hunt
Harry Moseley
Terry Zierke
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
| Position | Member |
| Chair | Teena Ruffo |
| Vice-Chair | Jock Phelps |
| Member | Earl Peeler Roger Busscher |
| County Planner Planning Technician | Brandon Stubbs - (386)754-7119 Liza Williams – (386) 719-1474 |
| County Attorney | Joel Foreman - (386)752-8420 |
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.
Property Map Explorer
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Check FLUM, Development Zones, Flood Zones and more...
Contacts
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location:
135 NE Hernando Ave.
Lake City, FL 32055
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 1529
Lake City, FL 32056-1529
Office Phone:
(386) 758-1008
(386) 758-1124
Inspection Request Line:
(386) 719-2023
Building & Zoning Director
Troy Crews, CBO
(386) 758-1040
Building Inspector
Matt Forsyth
Cell: 386-623-0168
Building Inspector
Anthony Aslan
Cell: 386-623-6371
Fax:
(386) 758-2160
Email:
Building Department