Northeast Florida
Remodeling in Jacksonville (Duval County)
Jacksonville and Duval County share a consolidated government, so the City of Jacksonville's Building Inspection Division handles permits for most of the county. A few smaller cities within Duval County run their own building departments, so check which one covers your address.
Checked against official Jacksonville (Duval County) sources:
Roof replacement in Jacksonville (Duval County)
Re-roofing is treated as an alteration that needs a permit. Confirm current submittal requirements with the Building Inspection Division.
Our Florida roof permit guideWindows and doors in Jacksonville (Duval County)
Confirm with the Building Inspection Division what your window or door replacement needs. Changing an opening's size is structural work and needs a permit.
Our window and door permit guideScreen enclosures in Jacksonville (Duval County)
Screen enclosures are structures that need a permit. Confirm drawing requirements with the Building Inspection Division.
Our screen enclosure permit guideFences in Jacksonville (Duval County)
Check fence height and placement rules with the city's zoning staff before you build, along with any HOA rules.
Our Florida fence permit guideSheds in Jacksonville (Duval County)
Sheds need a permit. Sheds of 150 sq. ft. or more also need structural drawings signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed design professional.
Our Florida shed permit guideContractor licensing in Jacksonville (Duval County)
Homeowners can pull their own permit for work on their primary residence if it isn't for sale or rent and is in their name on the deed. Otherwise, check the contractor's state license at MyFloridaLicense.com, or a local certificate issued through the city's Construction Trades Qualifying Board.
How to check a contractor