Building permits in Orlando, FL
Permits for Orlando are issued by City of Orlando, Permitting Services Division (Economic Development Dept). Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- City of Orlando, Permitting Services Division (Economic Development Dept)
- Phone
- 407-246-2121
- Portal
- cityoflandofl-permits.myrelayview.com
Orlando Digital Permits (ProjectDox) + RelayView lookup. City Hall, 400 S Orange Ave. Confirm permitting-desk phone. (Orange County for unincorporated: 407-836-5550.) Permitting Services Division, City Hall 1st floor, 400 S. Orange Ave.
What each job needs in Orlando
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with City of Orlando before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in Florida
Contractors must be state-Certified (works statewide) or Registered (works in a specific local jurisdiction) through the DBPR / Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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Department, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.