The City of Orlando has formed a package of actions to help accelerate planned construction and infrastructure projects to help generate economic activity now. To accomplish this the City has made the following enhancements to our Permitting Department.

• Expedite the planning and review process for any project that creates ten or more permanent jobs.

• Offer payment plans for sewer impact fees structured on a per project basis to alleviate upfront costs to developers and help jump-start projects, allowing fees to be paid as a condition
  of receiving their Certificate of Occupancy (CO).

• Provide initial commercial plan review in five days rather than ten days to expedite commercial construction.

• In an effort to reduce plan review times, project costs to developers and contractors, and provide excellent customer service, commercial plan revisions previously completed in seven days will now be completed in four days.

• To save the customer time and money, Sign Reviews will now be done immediately in the office while the customers waits.

• At the customer's request, Permitting and Planning staff will put their expertise to work reviewing the design, materials, and methods being proposed on projects before construction to inform customers of ways to reduce project costs, yet maintain quality and meet code requirements.

• To stimulate construction activity and continue to save citizens, developers, contractors and/or business owner's time and money, the Permitting Division will now offer Courtesy Inspections.

• Customers may call for an inspector to perform an on-site residential or commercial review or analysis prior to submitting plans. This service provides customers access to expert advice from our trained construction industry professionals and helps save customers from unnecessary costs.

• Permitting Services is now offering same-day-inspections to its customers. Customers may call us at 407.246.2330. All requests for this service must be called in by 10:00 a.m.

• Conduct Home Renovation Reviews to help expedite residential construction. Reviews will be conducted and include visits to the home to review renovation plans, help expedite the permit and construction process and provide advance notice of what permits will be required specific to the project.

• Expedite residential permits for non-structural work to save homeowners time and money. Inspectors will assist homeowners on site with permit applications and scope of work descriptions. 

  1. Homeowners may download their permit application from the Permitting website.

  2. Have it notarized in advance of the visit from the inspector.

  3. Payments may be made online and permits can then be mailed to customers. To request this service call Permitting Services for an appointment at 407.246.2330.
     Examples of work items eligible for expedited permitting are as follows:
     Minor Repairs such as...

  • Gutters & Downspouts

  • Siding Repairs

  • Decking Board Replacement

  • Replacement of missing guardrail pickets

  • Fencing - pre-manufactured, wood, chain link

  • Replacing a water heater, toilet or sink

  • Fascia & Soffits

  • Some kinds of Low Voltage

  • Non Structural & minor in nature 

• Extend all residential permits for an additional year at no cost to the homeowner. Homeowners can request extensions up to the date of expiration.

• Accomplish plan review in one day rather than three days for new single family, accessory structures, pools, additions, solar panels and windows and doors.

• Advance green related commercial and residential projects that promote environmental protection and natural resource management to save homeowners and builders money, generate jobs and protect the environment.

For more information call 407.246.2330