BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ADDITIONS

Before any development activity occurs on a piece of property, a permit must be obtained. All construction or permitted uses MUST meet the current Building Code for the State of Florida. The inspector will perform inspections and provide approval based on these codes.

Below are a list of items required at time of application submittal. Please note that incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

Complete permit application, notarized by all applicable parties.

Copy of signed contract, if applicable.

Owner-Building Affidavit, unless contractor is performing work.

Proof of ownership (i.e. Current tax notice, Homestead Exemption notice, Recorded Deed).

Three copies of the site plan, drawn to scale.

Three complete sets of signed and sealed construction drawings and supporting documentation

Foundation sheet, floor plan and cross section.

Truss/rafter uplift load summary sheet and truss layout.

Energy Form 600A, B or C.

Load calculations for HVAC (manual J and N required on new)

HVAC duct layout.

Product approval sheets

Septic tank approval from Environments Health Department unless on central sewer system.

Disclaimer of liability due to flooding and/or unimproved roads.

Copy of State Contractors or Installers License and proof of Liability Insurance Certificate

listing the City of Eustis as the Certificate Holder if contractor is performing work.

Signed and recorded Notice of Commencement (required for all work exceeding $2,500).