Registry
Whole building
New multifamily / apartment / townhouse
New residential building with 3+ units (apartments, townhouses, condos).
inferredHB 803: n/areviewed never
Who can pull the permit
- CGCCertified General Contractor
- CBCCertified Building Contractor
Subs under the prime's permit: EC, ER, CFC, RF, CAC, CMC, RA, CCC, RC
Decision — first matching row wins
| # | When | Permit | Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | otherwise | yes | Building — Multifamily (full review, fire sprinklers, accessibility/FHA, site) | Multifamily construction requires full plan review, fire sprinklers/alarm, Fair Housing + FBC accessibility, site development / SFWMD, and impact fees; a CBC is capped at 3 stories. |
Inputs the rule needs
- unitsNumber of units
- storiesStories
Documents (base)
- Owner authorization / signed permit application (owner or agent signature, notarized where the authority requires)
- Signed & sealed architectural/structural/MEP/fire
- Fire sprinkler & alarm
- Accessibility (FBC-A + FHA)
- Site development / SFWMD ERP; utilities; impact fees
- 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)