Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Resources CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH Florida Search form Search Website BUILDING Building and Inspections Overview The Building & Inspections Division issues building permits, reviews building plans, and inspects all facets of construction including structure, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, fences, and signs. The Division ensures compliance with state and local land development and building codes. Click on the menu options to the left for more information or to obtain a permit. News & Updates from the Building Division Contractors can now submit building permit applications for certain permit types through eTRAKiT. Contractors can currently apply for envelope protection, gas, mechanical, plumbing and roofing permits online. More permit types will be offered for online submittal in the future, stay tuned! eTRAKiT online community development portal is now live! View your permit status, schedule inspections and more! CONTRACTORS: Please contact the Building Division at 850-833-9605 / 9927 to activate your eTRAKiT account. New Building Permit applications forms are now available. Please make sure to utilize the new Building Permit application and owner/builder exemption form available on the website and in our office. Adoption of the 2020 Florida Building Code 7th Edition: Effective January 1, 2021, the Building Department will be operating under the 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code. All plans submitted after January 1st must meet or exceed the updated code and all plans must include the statement “Plans conform to the 7th Edition (2020) FBC.” An analysis of the changes from the Department of Business & Professional Regulation is available online at www.floridabuilding.org Electronic submittals are now required For more information, please contact us at 850-833-9605 / 9927 or email us at building@fwb.org Title Attachments Building FAQs Supporting Documents Electronic Submittal Process (128 KB) Contact Information Address: City Hall Annex 105 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Hours: Mon-Thur 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Email us at building@fwb.org View Full Contact Details Home Sitemap Accessibility Staff Login 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW | Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 | (850) 833‑9500 City Hall (850) 833-9500 Police Non-Emergency (850) 833-9900 ext 1 Public Works (850) 833-9613 Fire (850) 833-9565