Building Services

BUILDING DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW


Building Department offices are located on the second floor of the Administrative Center and Public Safety Headquarters, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, 33036. The Building Department's duties are to enforce the local and state codes regarding the construction and maintenance of the buildings and structures in an impartial manner in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Islamorada, Village of Islands. Building Department services include:

  • Intake of Building Permits,
  • Building and Trade Plan Review, 
  • Issuance of Building Permits,
  • Maintain Permit Records as required by State law,
  • Inspections during Construction,
  • Permit Extensions,
  • Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy,
  • Contractor Registrations,
  • Floodplain Management, and providing Flood Protection Resources
  • FEMA Inspections,

The Building Department strives to communicate and educate contractors, developers, citizens, and design professionals on Florida Building Code related issues and procedures in place to preserve the quality of life for our community.

WHEN A PERMIT IS REQUIRED


A Building Permit is required for most types of construction work within the Village. Determine which types of projects do not require a Building Permit by viewing our Permit Requirements (PDF). If your project is not listed, a Building Permit is required.

Permit applications are only accepted electronically through CityView portal.

Effective July 1, 2023 - pursuant to the Live Local Act (SB 102): If an applicant believes it is entitled to expedited processing of an application for a building permit or development order, the applicant shall advise the Village upon submission of the application of the statutory basis entitling it to expedited processing.  The Village shall give applications for building permits or development orders that are entitled to expedited processing first priority and applicants may expect that such applications will be reviewed and processed quicker than other applications.

HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION


Construction hours are between 7:30 a.m. and sundown every day of the week.

INSPECTIONS


All inspections must be requested through the CityView Portal. The following information is provided to assist customers new to the CityView Portal.

Schedule an inspection through our CityView Portal.

Initial Registration is required. Once registered and your account is Activated, simply Sign-In to Portal to request your inspection type(s) and date. Instructions for how to register for the portal, request inspections, and more can be found on our FAQ page.

NOTE:  In accordance with Chapter 713, Florida State Statutes, for improvements in the amount of $5,000 & over, (except only for repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system in the amount of $15,000 & over), a Notice of Commencement (NOC) shall be recorded at the County Clerk’s office. Please ensure a copy of filed Notice of Commencement has been provided to the Building Services Department prior to requesting the first inspection. F.S.713.13 (2) If the improvement described in the notice of commencement is not actually commenced within 90 days after the recording thereof, such notice is void and of no further effect. This will require a new Notice of Commencement to be recorded. NOCs that have been recorded can be uploaded to the permit record through CityView Portal to the permit record after the permit has been issued.  Please allow staff at least 1-2 business days to process the receipt of the recorded NOC. Failure to provide a Notice of Commencement will result in cancellation of requested inspection.

Inspections submitted after 7:00 a.m. will be performed for the next business day. If an inspection is submitted prior to 7:00 a.m. it will be performed on the same business day. If an inspection cannot be scheduled as requested, an email will be sent to the primary contractor of record or owner-builder on the permit.

FORMS OF PAYMENT


Payments are accepted by the Finance Department.

  • By Mail. Checks and money orders made payable to “Islamorada, Village of Islands” can be mailed to: Finance Department at 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036. Please note the building permit number on the memo line of the check.
  • In-person. In-person payments by check, money order, cash, debit card, and credit card are accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday on the third floor of the Administrative Center and Public Safety Headquarters.
  • Online. Online payments by check ("ACH"), debit card, or credit card may be made through the CityView portal.