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Building permits in Collier County, Florida

Of the 10 common home projects we have verified in Collier County, 9 need a permit outright and 1 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.

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Growth Management Community Development Department (GMCD), Building Plan Review and Inspection Division (Building Division)

Look up a permit in Collier County

Collier County permit records are public, and you can check a property's permit history by address or permit number online.

How to search Collier County permit records

What needs a permit in Collier County

Of the 10 common home projects we have verified in Collier County, 9 need a permit outright and 1 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.

ProjectPermit needed?ThresholdTypical fee
Deck PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedNot published
Electrical PermitPermit requiredPermits shall not be required for the following: ... Electrical: 1. Repair work performed by licensed electrical contractors that does not exceed $1,500.00 in value of materials and labor. 2. Repair or replace existing light fixtures and ceiling fans. 3. Repair or replace electrical wall switches and wall outlet devices of 20 amps or less and 120 volts. 4. Repair/replace low voltage (under 77 volts) devices.Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-231, effective January 1, 2026), Electrical Permit Review...
Fence PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedFee Schedule (Resolution 2025-231, BCC approved October 28, 2025, effective January 1...
HVAC PermitPermit requiredThis is a self-issuing permit available on the portal, unless any of the criteria listed below apply. If they do, the permit will follow the standard permitting and plan review process: Greater than 5 tons (single family); Located on the roof of a building; Adding concrete slab; Changing size of equipment; Moving location of equipment; Any changes to duct work; Adding a new mini-split; If owner-builder; In a trailer or manufactured home; If commercial building; If multi-family building.Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-231, effective January 1, 2026), Mechanical Permit Review...
Patio PermitIt dependsPermits shall not be required for the enclosure of an existing covered patio, balcony, or porch with screening only; a permit is required to build a new patio cover, screen enclosure, or other patio structure.Not published
Plumbing PermitPermit requiredPermits shall not be required for the following: ... Plumbing: 1. Repair work performed by licensed plumbing contractors that does not exceed $1,500.00 in value of materials and labor. [Followed by 16 specific exempted repairs/replacements, e.g. faucets, water closets, sinks, garbage disposals, dishwashers, and like-for-like electric water heaters up to 52-gallon capacity.]Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-231, effective January 1, 2026), Plumbing and Gas Permit...
Pool PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedFee Schedule (Resolution 2025-231, effective January 1, 2026), Section U (Pool or Spa...
Roof Replacement PermitPermit requiredCollier County's locally adopted building code amendment exempts from permit only the repair of any roof covering not exceeding $1,500.00 in value of materials and labor, or repair work not exceeding two roofing squares (200 square feet) in extent; this exemption is for roof repair, not for roof replacement/reroofing (removing and replacing the covering), which requires a standard Reroof permit.No roof-specific line item is published
Shed PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedNot published
Solar PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedFee Schedule (Resolution 2025-231, effective January 1, 2026), Solar Permit Review Fees:...

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  • Who pulls the permit, you or me, and is the permit fee included in the bid?
  • Which inspections will this job need, and who meets the inspector on site?
  • Is your contractor license active in this locality, and under which business name?

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Schedule an inspection in Collier County

Permitted work is not finished until it passes inspection. Schedule, cancel, or check results of inspections via the CityView Portal (Building Department, Status and Fees, enter Permit Number or address) or by phone through the Automated Inspection Request System/IVR at 239-252-3726; email the Inspection Desk at inspections@collier.gov or call 239-252-2406 (239-252-3726 after hours) to cancel ahead of the scheduled date. Next-day inspections must be requested by 4:30 p.m..

Schedule or request a Collier County inspection

When the portal will not take the date you need, the office still books by phone: 239-252-2400.

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