Milton Recovery Update

Regular trash, recycling and yard waste schedules have resumed following Hurricane Milton. View yard waste guidelines and our yard waste collection map to see where our crews have been working:

NorthPortFL.gov/Alerts

Nov. 5 Charter Referendum

Voters will be asked to amend the City Charter to allow City Commission to issue debt without prior voter approval to respond to a declared emergency or for some safety or public health projects. With the ability to borrow money as it’s needed, the City of North Port can start to Get the Work Done.

Learn More

You Are Here : Home / Building & Planning/Permitting

Permitting

NOTICE: Effective October 28^th, applications for new one-and-two-family homes along with additions and accessory structures, signs, and stand-alone underbrush or tree removal are required to obtain an approved Certificate of Zoning Compliance BEFORE submitting a building permit application. Certificate of Zoning Compliance applications can be found here and are to be submitted electronically to CZCapplications@NorthPortFL.gov

RAINY SEASON: Reminder to maintain proper soils retention by installing and maintaining silt fence/straw socks or bales as required on all construction sites until permanent vegetation is established.

Special Hurricane Provisions. During such periods of time as are designated by the National Weather Service as being a hurricane watch, all furniture, display racks, material, and similar loose objects in exposed outdoor locations shall be lashed to rigid construction or stored in buildings. The Building Official shall issue orders to secure all construction sites. Orders shall be oral or written and shall be given to any person on the premises most logically responsible for maintenance or by email to the responsible entity if such entity is known.

In accordance with CONP ULDC Sec. 46-42. – Specific prohibitions. (6) Construction and demolition: operating or permitting the operation of any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, repair, alteration or demolition work between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day on weekdays or 9:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. on weekends and holidays in or within 50 yards of any residential area or noise-sensitive zone, except for emergency work by public service utilities or by a variance approved by the city commission.

Please take note to the most recent changes to Permit Forms. The amended documents ensure the information submitted is aligned with the correct requirements. The Building Division continually strives to make improvements for the citizens of North Port.

Permit Lookup

Look up the status or submit your permit application.

Permit Forms

Permits
Applications
Checklists
Forms
Affidavits

Inspections

Inspectors ensure compliance with the current codes in the field and confirm the structural integrity of the building.

Impact Fees

Impact fees are collected at the time a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is issued.

Monthly Permit Reports

View permits and certificates of occupancies issued, by month, for new commercial buildings, commercial remodels, commercial build-outs, and new residential homes.

Contractor Complaint Form

Protect yourself and your investment by learning understanding the responsibilities of the contractor and the property owner.

Building for Hurricane Safety

Increase occupant safety during a disaster, protect the local tax base, ensure continuity of essential services, and support more rapid recovery from disasters.

Permit Fees

Find a list of the most common Permit Costs by Permit Type.

Plans Review

Staff works closely with builders and home owners o assure compliance with building and zoning codes which will result in fewer problems during construction.

Flood Information

Information that may assist you in the evaluation of the potential risk of flooding for your property and help you better prepare, or mitigate flooding.

What do I need to obtain a building permit?

You will always need the parcel ID number and your lot, block and addition. You can get this information from your tax bill, or by visiting the Sarasota County Property Appraiser's website or calling the Office at (941) 861-8200.

You will always need a completed building permit application. Application forms are available at the Building Division, located on the first floor of City Hall (4970 City Hall Blvd.) or online at the Permit Application Forms page.

Important: The builder who does the work obtains the permit. If someone offers to do work for you but does not want to apply for the permit, that person probably is not licensed. You will then be responsible for the work. In each and every case, whoever applies for the permit is responsible for the work.

If you are building a house, you will find our New Single Family Residence Permit checklist(PDF, 187KB) to be very helpful.

If you are adding a shed or a fence, you will need 4 copies of your survey showing where the shed or fence will be placed along with the set backs from your property lines (both sides and rear). If you are erecting a shed other than those purchased in kit form, then we will need plans and engineering information.

If you are adding on to your home, we need 4 copies of your survey showing where the addition will be, how far from your lot line it will be, and building plans (3 copies of each please) — just as though you were building a new house. We also need to know who will be doing the work.

4 sets of plans are required when a right-of-way is needed, otherwise, 3 sets of plans are sufficient.

Commercial Permit Applications: Because they are more complicated than any other type of permit, we require you to call and make an appointment for submitting commercial permit applications. Please call (941) 429-7044.

Note: Site plans are most useful if you make a copy of your survey and indicate on it where you plan to place the shed, addition or fence.

Building code information may be obtained at the following websites.