Pools and Spas

Pools and Portable Spas require building permits.

Permit Applications & Document Checklists

Commercial Fees

Commercial Plan Review	25% of Commercial Fees
Commercial Plan Re-review:	$150
Commercial Electric	$300
Commercial Plumbing/Irrigation	$300
Commercial Gas	$300

Residential Fees

Residential Plan Review	Included (if private provider 15% reduction of permit fee)
Residential Plan Re-review:	$75
Residential Electric	$175
Residential Plumbing/Irrigation	$175
Residential Gas	$175
Residential Solar PV	$500
Residential Portable Spa	$50

Other Fees

To be charged at the Discretion of the Building Official.

Residential Pool (In-Ground)	$650
Residential Pool (Above Ground)	$300
Building Accessory	$40
Inspection Fee	Included (if private provider 15% reduction of permit fee)
Reinspection	$95
Partial Inspection	$125
After Hours Inspection	$60/hour

*To be charged at the discretion of the Building Official when the minimum fees collected will not cover the cost associated with providing the service level necessary.

Administrative Fees

Application Intake	$65
Administrative Fee	15% of permit fees, minimum $7.50
Contractor Change	$75
Subcontractor Change	$40
Permit Extension	Greater of $125 or 10%
State Surcharge DBPR	Per Florida Statute
State Surcharge DCA	Per Florida Statute
Zoning Clearance Commercial	$75
Zoning Clearance Residential	$50

Any person failing to obtain any of the above listed building permits, if required or if necessitated by the project, prior to commencement of construction shall be charged double the charge shown above for each required permit which the person failed to timely obtain.

Does an Above Ground Pool require a permit?

A pre-fabricated pool that is installed entirely above ground that’s less than 5,000 gallons and is a “plug-and-play” that does not have a permanent deck or structure around the outside will not need a permit.

Is the pool being hard wired into the house? if so, you must have an electrical upgrade permit for that.

The means of access to the pool (ladder) either shall be capable of being secured, locked, or removed to prevent access.

Barriers must be placed sufficiently away from the water’s edge to prevent a young child or medically frail elderly person who may manage to penetrate the barrier from immediately falling into the water.