Registry
Interior
Kitchen / bath remodel with plumbing or electrical changes
Relocating fixtures, adding circuits, moving drains.
partialHB 803: excludedreviewed never
Who can pull the permit
- CGCCertified General Contractor
- CBCCertified Building Contractor
- CRCCertified Residential Contractor
- OWNER-BUILDEROwner-occupied 1–2 family (FS 489.103(7))
Subs under the prime's permit: CFC, RF, EC, ER
Decision — first matching row wins
| # | When | Permit | Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | otherwise | yes | Building — Remodel (with plumbing/electrical sub-permits) | Relocating plumbing or electrical is permitted work; a Division I contractor pulls the master and trades pull subs, or trades pull stand-alone permits for trade-only scope. |
Documents (base)
- Owner authorization / signed permit application (owner or agent signature, notarized where the authority requires)
- Plan showing existing/proposed fixtures and circuits
- Notice of Commencement — recorded with the Clerk of Court and a certified copy (or notarised statement of filing) given to the building department BEFORE the first inspection. Statutory floor is a direct contract over $5,000 (FS 713.135(1)(e)); HVAC repair/replace under $15,000 exempt; lien-law protection applies above $2,500 (FS 713.02(5)). Authorities differ: Collier applies $2,500 (Bulletin B-44, pool checklist) and charges a $5 NOC admin fee; Lee will not ISSUE the permit until the NOC is recorded ($5,000+); Fort Myers, Bonita, Fort Myers Beach $5,000; Marco Island / Sanibel per statute (posted on site before first inspection)
- Contractor registration current with the county (license, GL insurance, workers' comp or exemption on file)