Building permits in Marion County, Florida
Of the 9 common home projects we have verified in Marion County, 6 need a permit outright and 3 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
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Verified against official sources- Project types verified
- 10
- in Marion County
Building Safety
- 2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
- Phone: 352-438-2400
- Email: MCBuildingSafety@MarionFl.org
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in Marion County
Marion County permit records are public, and you can check a property's permit history by address online.
What needs a permit in Marion County
Of the 9 common home projects we have verified in Marion County, 6 need a permit outright and 3 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | It depends | The county's deck permit fee applies to decks over 1 step in height | Deck (Over 1 step in height): $110.00, per Resolution 25-R-295 (effective Oct |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Any size | Res Electrical Scope: $100.00, per Resolution 25-R-295 (effective Oct |
| Fence Permit | Permit required | Any size | Fence/Wall/Entrance-way (Res or Com): $125.00, per the county's construction permit fee... |
| HVAC Permit | It depends | Installing an A/C unit under three tons that is cord-and-plug connected to an existing electrical outlet and not connected to ductwork does not require a permit | Res Mechanical Scope: $100.00, per Resolution 25-R-295 (effective Oct |
| Patio Permit | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not published |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Any size | Res Plumbing Scope: $100.00, per Resolution 25-R-295 (effective Oct |
| Pool Permit | Permit required | Pools larger than or equal to 24 inches in depth, above ground or in ground, require a permit | Res Pool/Spa (Pool In-ground/Whirlpool Non-Portable): $250.00 |
| Roof Replacement Permit | Permit required | Roofing repair of 100 square feet or less does not require a permit | Res Re-Roof (Roof-over Alum, Shingles, Metal or MH): $125.00 plus $20 per unit, per... |
| Shed Permit | It depends | The county's shed permit fee category applies to pre-manufactured sheds of 100 square feet and larger | Pre-manufactured Sheds (100 sq. ft. and larger): $110.00 |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | Solar-Photovoltaic Elec/Potable or Non-Potable (Res or Com): $140.00, per Resolution... |
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Schedule an inspection in Marion County
Permitted work is not finished until it passes inspection. Inspections are requested and scheduled through the Civic Access portal or by calling Building Safety at 352-438-2400. After-hours or weekend inspections (2-hour minimum) carry a $75/hour fee per the current fee schedule.
Schedule or request a Marion County inspection
When the portal will not take the date you need, the office still books by phone: 352-438-2400.
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Marion County permit fees compared with nearby Florida localities
| Florida locality | Deck Permit | HVAC Permit | Electrical Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | Deck (Over 1 step in height): $110.00, per Resolution... | Res Mechanical Scope: $100.00, per Resolution 25-R-295... | Res Electrical Scope: $100.00, per Resolution 25-R-295... |
| Alachua County | No deck-specific flat fee is published | Flat fee: Res Mechanical Alt/Repair $110.00, per the... | No electrical-specific flat fee is published |
| Brevard County | Not published | ...fee table lists a Building Code Review fee of $75.00... | ...fee table lists a Building Code Review fee of $75.00... |
| Broward County | ...the Structural permit schedule, the greater of a $125... | ...and ventilation) permit is the greater of a $125... | Electrical permit is the greater of a $125 minimum base... |
Each cell is the opening clause of that Florida jurisdiction's own fee schedule; the full wording and source sit on each permit page.
Marion County permit questions, answered from the data
- Do you need a permit in Marion County?
- For most projects, yes. Of the 10 permit types we have verified for Marion County, 6 always require a permit (for example an electrical permit), 3 depend on size or scope (a deck permit, for instance). Each Marion County permit type's page states the exact rule and its source.
- How much does a permit cost in Marion County?
- Marion County publishes a fee for 9 of the 10 permit types we cover, each quoted on its page from the jurisdiction's own schedule (linked on every page that carries one). Fees are set by Building Safety; we do not estimate or mark them up.
- Where do you apply for a permit in Marion County?
- Building Safety issues permits in Marion County, with an online portal for applications, plan uploads and status checks, and takes questions at 352-438-2400. The Marion County official page and portal are linked in the office section above.
How the Marion County pages were verified. 10 permit types, 4 distinct official sources, most recently checked . Every rule is read from Building Safety or the applicable code and cited on its page; anything we could not confirm for Marion County is marked rather than estimated. How we verify.