Building permits are required to ensure that the construction meets the requirements of all state, city, and fire prevention codes. Inspections are completed on all permits issued to ensure the safety and welfare of the citizens.

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Building permits are required for new commercial buildings, tenant build-outs, construction trailers, temporary power poles, new homes, mobile homes, room additions, and in-ground swimming pools.

Unfortunately, some realize only after work is underway or finished that permits are needed for other projects, such as:

Carports/garages

Fences

Sheds

Re-roofing

Window replacement

Door replacement

Garage door replacement

Above-ground swimming pools

A/C change-outs

Electrical work

Plumbing work

Gas piping and connections

Generators

Fire protection systems (alarms, sprinklers, standpipes)

Walk-in coolers

Low-voltage wiring

Projects started without a building permit can result in greatly increased costs, delays, and even removal of structures. The structures may be placed in the wrong location, or they may not comply with building codes.

The Florida Building Code, 6th Edition (2017), requires that a building permit be obtained prior to construction, alterations, repairs, and relocations. A property owner or contractor who starts work without first obtaining a permit could be subject to a penalty of double the permit fee or $450, whichever is greater.

The permitting process allows a determination that improvements such as pools, screen rooms, sheds, garages, and carports comply with setbacks that specify where structures can be placed on a lot.

Aruba Permit Services is here to provide building code violation help and fix expired permits. Contact us today to learn more.

Any new construction, addition, or alteration of existing structures, fences, driveways, parking lots, roofing, swimming pools, solar pool heaters, structural changes, signage, commercial awnings, irrigation systems, tree removal, land disturbing activity, plumbing, electrical, gas, or HVAC work requires a permit.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in May 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,393,000. This statistic highlights the importance of obtaining the proper permits for residential construction and renovation projects to ensure compliance, avoid costly delays, and maintain safety standards set by local authorities. 

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Residential Construction Permits require an average of five to seven working days for approval or response.

Commercial Construction Permits require an average of 14 to 21 working days for approval.

Fire System Permits(alarms, sprinklers, etc.) require an average of seven to 10 working days for approval.

If you're unsure if you're in compliance or if you need building code violation help, contact us today.

When a permit is submitted to the City's Building Division, it's reviewed to ensure it meets the established minimum criteria. The review and approval process allows problems to be identified and corrected before any non-compliant work occurs. During the permitting process, a contractor's license and insurance are verified.

Having a permit allows a person knowledgeable in construction the opportunity to inspect and confirm that the minimum code-prescribed construction requirements are met.

The transfer of property can be delayed when non-permitted work is discovered. Work completed without permits and/or inspections is deemed to be unsafe.

Work that's performed without a permit is subject to a double permit fee and may have to be partially or completely demolished.

If you need building code violation help, contact Aruba Permit Services today.

Building permits range between a few hundred dollars for simple projects to thousands for large-scale projects. The cost of your permit is based on several factors: 

The size and complexity of your project

The value of the work you are doing

Additional permits required for your project

How long it takes inspectors to review your application and plans, as well as the construction site

The value of the project dictates the cost of permits. You'll often find permit pricing tiers based on the value of work. Application and inspection fees for a custom home can cost twice as much as those for a registered plan.

The sheer size of the project also comes into play, meaning the more square feet to be inspected, the larger the bill. These are general guidelines, as permitting fees, much like permitting requirements, vary between municipalities.

If you have questions about your permit or need to fix expired building permits, contact us today.