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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- 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 | Not specified | Res Electrical Scope: $100.00, per Resolution 25-R-295 (effective Oct. |
| Fence Permit | Permit required | Not specified | 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 specified | Not published |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Not specified | 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. |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Solar-Photovoltaic Elec/Potable or Non-Potable (Res or Com): $140.00, per Resolution... |
Planning a project in Marion County?
Hire it out
Before you sign, ask the contractor:
- 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?
Planning several things at once? Check your whole project
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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