Get a Permit for Your Business View our business-related permitting services such as business tax receipts, certificates of use, mobile business licenses, vehicle for hire permits and more.
Get a Permit for Your Special Event View our special event permits such as block party, loudspeaker, fireworks and more.
View Permitting Data The City of Orlando's open data website includes Permitting data, tools and resources to help you conduct research, design data visualizations and more.
Permit Search Find permits that have been pulled by address, parcel number or permit id. This tool allows anyone to search for any permit in the city.
Remove a Permit Hold Permit holds are usually created due to out-of-date or missing information. You can use our permit project tool to find out why there is a hold on your project and how to get it removed.
Register a Contractor Contractors getting permits for work in the City of Orlando must be registered with the Permitting Services Division.
Request to Change a Contractor You need to notify the City of Orlando if you want to change the contractor who is working on your project.
Request a Permit by Appointment Meeting The Permit by Appointment program allows qualified projects to set up appointments for plan reviews and receive permits on a specific date. This allows city permitting and project design teams to work together and quickly.
Apply for an Engineering Permit Are you working on a civil site only project that is not associated with a building construction project or removing/installing pavers, asphalt or concrete or expanding your driveway? An Engineering Permit is required for this work.
Apply for a Residential Roof Permit Do you need to replace the roof on an existing home? You need to apply for a building permit to ensure the work meets our city's standards.
Apply for a Fence Permit Review our guidelines to see if your fence requires a permit. All fences, even when a permit is not required, must follow City Code.
Apply for a Tree Removal or Encroachment Permit Tree removal permits are required to make sure that only unhealthy, dead, hazardous or problematic trees are removed from property in the city limits.
Request an Overtime Inspection Do you need to schedule an inspection after normal working hours? Requests for overtime inspections must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance.
Request a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy The City of Orlando allows licensed contractors to request a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for commercial or multi-family projects to allow occupancy before a final inspection.
Apply for a Demolition Permit You need to apply for a Demolition Permit to knock down an existing building or structure. This permit is only issued to property owners, licensed general, building or demolition contractors.
Submit your Private Provider Application Florida law lets owners use private providers for plan review and inspection services. Owners who use private providers will receive fee reductions.
Apply for a Tent Permit A permit is required for any tents submitted by a tent company contractor. Tents that are less than 120 square feet, not submitted by a tent company, are exempt.
Apply for a Scaffold Permit in Public Right of Way An engineering permit is required to install a scaffold of any height, when placed in the city’s right of way. The engineering permit will only be issued to a licensed general contractor.
Apply for a Right-of-Way Permit Do you need to do work in the street, under the sidewalk or in the grassy area next to the street? You need to apply for a Right-of-Way Permit to ensure safety and quality standards are being met.
Notify the City of Maintenance Work in the Right of Way Do you need to do maintenance work for a utility or telecommunications company in the right of way? You need to notify the city to ensure safety and quality standards are being met.
Submit a Maintenance Guarantee A Maintenance Guarantee is required for work in the right of way. A guarantee can be in the form of a cashier's check, certificate of deposit or bond.
Submit Your Documents for Permit Closeout Do you need to close out your permits at the end of your project? It is important to close your permits as soon as construction is completed in order to avoid problems when selling or developing your property in the future.
Submit an Encroachment Agreement Do you have to submit an agreement to release a document hold?An encroachment agreement is required when projects are within the city’s right of way.
Submit a Sidewalk Easement Agreement Do you have to submit a sidewalk easement to release a doc hold? For the portion of the public sidewalk on private property, along the right of way, a sidewalk easement is required.
Get a Permit for an EV Charging Station If you want to install an EV charging station on your property, you will need an electrical permit with an associated engineering permit issued to a licensed general or electrical contractor.
Resolve a Code Enforcement Issue Related to Permitting Compliance You will need to get the appropriate permits for unapproved construction work or business operations.
Submit Sanitary Sewer and Reclaimed Water Utility Shop Drawings Shop drawings for public (city-owned) facilities must be reviewed and approved by the Water Reclamation Division prior to installation.
Submit a Concurrency Management Form Are you changing the use of your space or doing new construction? To ensure the availability of public facilities and services, a concurrency management application is required.
Request a Residential Sewer Connection Do you want to connect your property to the City of Orlando sewer system? The Water Reclamation Division owns and maintains a sewer collection system in many areas of Orlando and parts of surrounding areas of unincorporated Orange County.
Complete Your Milestone Inspection In response to a condominium collapse in Florida in 2021, new laws require regular safety checks for larger condo and apartment buildings.
Apply for a Use Permit Are you operating a business in the City of Orlando? The city requires a Certificate of Use in conjunction with a Business Tax Receipt to ensure that a business is allowed to operate in the zoning district where it is located.
Request a Commercial Sewer Connection Do you want to connect your property to the City of Orlando sewer system? The Water Reclamation Division owns and maintains a sewer collection system in many areas of Orlando and parts of surrounding areas of unincorporated Orange County.
Apply for a Flood Permit Do you want to build in a Special Flood Hazard Area? A permit is required before construction or development begins to ensure that proposed projects meet floodplain management requirements.
Register as a Communication Service Provider Contractors getting permits for work in the City of Orlando must be registered with the Permitting Services Division.
Replace a Commercial Underground Grease Interceptor If you are changing or installing a commercial underground grease interceptor, an Engineering and Plumbing permit is required.