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Our team works to protect the health, safety, & public welfare of the built environment in Marion County. Our department strives to enforce the Florida Building Code & related Marion County ordinances in the most efficient, cost-effective way possible. We issue permits, review plans, verify contractor licenses, & perform inspections.

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Permit applications

Permit applications accepted via e-plans, email, and in-person appointments.

• Contractors and authorized agents may submit select applications to buildingpermits@marionfl.org.
• Homeowners acting as contractors must appear in person to complete a permit application.
• Get additional help with your e-applications.

Apply for a permit

Current standards: Florida Building Code, 8th edition

Transportation impact fee schedule

Permit and Inspection Utilization Report 2020-2021

Local resources

• County property appraiser's office
• County clerk's office

State resources

• Department of Environmental Protection district offices
• Florida Building Commission (building information, codes, & product approval)
• Municode (County Code of Ordinance library)
• Online Sunshine (Florida statutes)

Impact Fees

At the March 5, 2024 meeting of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 2024-06, which established new and updated Educational System Impact Fees in all unincorporated and incorporated areas of Marion County; provided that collection of County impact fees within municipalities will not occur until the county and the city have entered into an interlocal agreement. 

These impact fees are imposed on all new construction and applies for a building permit on or after specified dates and will fund capital improvements and additions to Marion County Public Schools needed to serve new growth.

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