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Permit Web Portal Log In: Click Here Bay County Web Portal

Permit Search: Click Here Permit Search

Permit Search Instructions: Click Here Permit Search Instructions

Please be aware that all of the Bay County Building Safety Division building permit related documents & forms are posted online and are tagged as “FBC, Eighth Edition (2023)” in some manner. All other previous versions (6^th Edition, 7^th Edition) should be discarded. 

Eighth Edition forms can be found HERE. 

To avoid unnecessary delays in the permit application process, please ensure all forms are completed in their entirety at the time of submittal. 

Use the QR Code to register and access the Bay County Portal.

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Public Service Announcement

UNLICENSED CONTRACTING IS A FELONY IN FLORIDA DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY

Florida Statute 489.127(2)(c) Any unlicensed person who commits a violation of subsection (1) during the existence of a state of emergency declared by executive order of the Governor commits a felony of the third degree.

Residents and property owners are encouraged to verify proper licensing and building permits are valid prior to performing any work.

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**REMINDER**

To Bay County Competency Card Holders

Your Previous Year Bay County Competency Card EXPIRES on 09/30/2025.

Renewal of your competency card for fiscal year 2025-2026 will begin September 1st through September 30th. Renewals will be subject to a delinquency fee for late renewal after September 30, 2025.

Please contact the Contractor Licensing Team for assistance with renewing your competency card.

Contractor Licensing Page

Contractor Licensing Team via email:  contractorlicensing@baycountyfl.gov 

• Donna Newell 
• Charlie McDermott 

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Building Official Operational Memos:

• Inspection Request Cut-off Time/Change of Lobby Hours
• Florida Building Code – Residential, 7th Edition (2020) P2603.5 Freezing
• Florida Building Code- Residential, 7th Code Edition(2020) 112 Service Utilities
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Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023)

The 8^th Edition of the Florida Building Codes are now available and can be found here:

2023 Florida Building Code - IBC

2023 Florida Residential Building Code - IRC
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2026 New Fee Schedule

• Effective Jan. 1, 2026
• BUILDER SAFETY AMENDED FEE & FINES - RESOLUTION #4219
• TEMPORARY DISCOUNT FOR BUILDING PERMITS - RESOLUTION #4239

2025 - Fee Schedule

• Effective Jan. 1, 2025

2024 - Fee Schedule

• Effective Feb. 21, 2024
• Impact Fee Schedule

Important documents

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• Sheds/Portable Building/Accessory Structure Permitting Requirements
• Deck Construction Guide
• Understanding substantial damage/improvements in flood zones
• Difference between substantial damage in flood zone and substantial structural damage
• Repair of mobile homes
• Wind zones for manufactured homes (HUD)
• Florida Statutes Chapter No. #489: Contracting
• NFIP/FEMA Regulations Florida Anchor & Tie Down installation Standards for Mobile/Manufactured Homes and Park Trailers (HSMV Chapter 15c-1)
• Requirements for signing and sealing documents