Building Division Home Government Development Services Building Division Business Tax Information Building Permit Fees City Manager’s Office City Commission City Clerk City Attorney Communications Community Relations Development Services Finance Human Resources Fire Parks & Recreation Police Public Works & Utilities Welcome! The City of Sanford Building Division issues building permits, performs field inspections, and issues certificates of occupancy to ensure conformance of construction in the City through strict enforcement of the Florida Building Code, State Statutes and City Ordinances. Our Customer Portal All Building Permitting and information is on the Citizenserve online portal. You can also check the status of your permit, pay fees, view policies, view submittal requirements, download forms or schedule inspections through Citizenserve. All plan review is electronic, requiring digital signatures from the design professional. Paper plans are no longer accepted. Please visit the Submittal Requirements page for Electronic Plan Review Policy and Procedures. Development Services (407) 688-5163 Email: Building Department Inspection Scheduling and Information Building Inspections can be scheduled online, by phone or by text message. To schedule online: Please visit Citizenserve online portal To schedule by phone or text: Please call 1.888.606.3726 Permit FAQs All Permitting is done through the Citizenserve online portal. Are permits required to remove trees? Yes. Arbor permits are issued by our Planning and Development Services Division. Please contact 407.688.5140 ext. 5144 or contact Christopher Smith at chris.smith@sanfordfl.gov Do I need a permit to replace my fence? How do I pull a Building permit? Do I need a contractor to pull permits? How do I choose a contractor? Do sub-contractors have to pull permits? Does the City restrict the hours of operation regarding construction noise? Home Jobs Online Payments Contact Us Accessibility Employee Email Connect With Us 300 N Park Ave Sanford FL, 32771 Opening Hours: Mon – Thur: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm Fri: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Phone: 407.688.5000 Most Requested Events Calendar Special Event Application Rental Opportunities Water Service Building Permits Emergency Management Public Records Request Explore Parks and Trails Events Citizens Academy Culture and Arts Community Center Stay Connected City of Sanford, FL | The Friendly City