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⚠️ SCAM ALERT – COLUMBIA COUNTY ⚠️
Fake emails, using county logos and names with a slightly altered email address, are being sent to citizens with fraudulent invoices.
- Please review the email closely. If in doubt, please call us.
- Only pay through official county channels.
- Do not respond to suspicious emails.
Florida Building Code changes for 2026
New FBC 2026 expected to take effect Jan 1, 2026. With this change will come updated applications. Please see our website for the most up to date information.
Changes to Septic Tank Permits
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2025, SEPTIC TANK PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP). THESE PERMITS MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO APPLICATION SUBMITTAL.THIS CHANGE WILL IMPACT CURRENT PERMITTING PROCEDURES. ADDITIONAL UPDATES AND GUIDANCE WILL BE PROVIDED AS THE IMPLEMENTATION DATE APPROACHES.THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS IMPORTANT UPDATE.
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Looking for Zoning informatiom? Visit the Zoning Department
Guide for Recreational Vehicles
Columbia County has released a guide for recreational vehicles.
This guide answers many common questions regarding recreational vehicles such as:
- What is a Recreational Vehicle?
- Can I live in a RV on my property?
- I have family coming into town, can they stay in their RV on my property?
Guide to Home‐Based Businesses
Columbia County has released a guide for Guide to home‐based businesses.
This guide answers many common questions regarding recreational vehicles such as:
- What is a Home‐Based Business?
- What type of business can I have as a Home‐Based Business?
- Can I obtain a separate address for my Home‐Based Business?
Who do I contact for permitting or zoning questions?
Visit the "Property Search" page and search by address or parcel ID number.
Next, click the "Check" button next to the property in search results.
Submit Building Permit Applications Online
You can now submit building applications for permits using the Building Permit Application portal or login to view existing applications.
Apply Online for a New 911 Address or Verify Existing Address
You can now submit applications for a new 911 address using the new online addressing application
You can now verify a 911 address using the online addressing verification application
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
Download Documents
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911 Addressing
Applications Right-of-Way (Driveway) Access
Building Applications- Contractor
Building Applications- Owner Builder
Concurrency
Contractor License
Documents
Fee Schedules
 | (PDF) Beginning Sept 1 2021 - Zoning, land use, and subdivision, schedule of fees and charges.pdf |
| (PDF) Building Permit Fee Schedule.pdf |
| (PDF) Contractors Fee Scedule.pdf |
| (PDF) Ordinance 2007-40.pdf |
FEMA Publications
Flood Publications
Letter of Map Amendments
Maps
Private Provider Documents
| (PDF) Notice to Building Official of Use of Private Provider.pdf |
| (PDF) Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit.pdf |
Realtor Information Letter
Repetitive Loss Letter
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
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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
Property Map Explorer
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Contacts
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 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
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
Building Inspector
Gary Pitzer
Cell: 386-292-0220
Fax:
(386) 758-2160
Email:
Building Department