Contact Info
1112 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
Permitting is responsible for completeness review of permit packages, processing of permit applications, routing to necessary departments, and permit issuance. If you need to apply for a permit, please use the link to navigate to our Online Services portal, where you can apply for your permit without ever having to come into the building.
You will be required to create an account with the Portal in order to apply for a permit.
The Online Services portal allows you to:
- remotely submit applications and payments for permitting, licensing, planning and zoning
- search for permits and track your project’s progress from submittal through final approval from the convenience of your connected home/office computers or mobile devices
Some permit applications required additional documents to be uploaded. You can access our forms library by visiting our Online Services Resources page.
Service Output: Permit
Hours Available: 24/7 Online Services
Eligibility: Homeowners and Registered Contractors with an Online Services Portal account.
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There are many ways to conserve energy in building structures today and one of the ways is spray foam insulation. Many people are using spray foam for various reasons but there is a certain way this must be applied not only for R values but also for life safety reasons. All spray foam products require an ignition barrier for fire whether it is mixed in the foam or applied afterwards.
Manatee County Development Services requires an alteration permit for all residential and commercial jobs before any spray foam can be applied. This is per Florida Building Code Section 2603 Commercial and R316 Residential. For the permit application, you will need to provide three sets of the manufacturer specifications on the spray foam type you intend to use.
Any person who is not licensed and registered with the Construction Industry Licensing Board is working illegally. In addition, the State Attorney General's Office has stated that contracts made with an unlicensed contractor are not enforceable under law.
Another reason is the license provides some protection to the owner from being charged for work and materials not provided or paying twice for them (material suppliers and sub-contractors can place a lien on your home if they do not receive payment from your contractor). There are also trade licenses for those persons doing other work to provide some assurance that they have adequate knowledge and training in those fields.
When applying for a public pool resurfacing or remodeling permit with Manatee County, please use the Pool-Spa application under Standard Permits. When filling out the application, you will be prompted to answer whether the application is for a public pool resurfacing/remodeling project.
Please note that Florida Department of Health also requires a permit for this type of project. Please visit the Florida Department of Health website for information and instructions on applying for a permit with their agency.
All design requirements shall comply with the current Florida Building Code Section 454 or Florida Building Code Residential Chapter 45.
Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles or Hot Dog Carts require licensure by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Division of Hotels and Restaurants. They can be reached online or by phone: Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Hotels and Restaurants Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle or Hot Dog Cart or call Customer Contact Center at (850) 487-1395 Manatee County only has jurisdiction over the unincorporated area of the county and does not issue vending permits or licenses however, we do require the following regulations be adhered to: Must be located on active commercial property with the approval of the property owner, cannot block any drive aisles or parking spaces. Cannot be located in the County Right-of-Way.
Note: Permanent power supply will reclassify use from Mobile Food Dispensing to Restaurant and will require Final Site Plan approval.
The below documents will be required for each application type:
STANDARD PERMITS:
Accessory Structure
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Aluminum Structure
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Antenna
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Commercial
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey, Energy Conservation Form
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit, Asbestos Notification Statement, Green Building
Concrete
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey, Erosion Form
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Deck
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Demolition
Always Required: Erosion Form, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Door and Window
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Electrical
Always Required: Building Plans
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Fence
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Generator
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Mechanical
Always Required: Building Plans
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Mobile Home
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Modular
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Plumbing
Always Required: Building Plans
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Pool/Spa
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey, Erosion Form, Pool Safety Act Form
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Residential
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit, Green Building, Asbestos Notification Statement
Roof Standard
Always Required: Florida Product Approval-NOAs
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit, Building Plans
Siding/Fascia/Soffit
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Sign
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Solar
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Tank
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
Waterfront Structure
Always Required: Building Plans, Site Plans/Survey
Conditionally Required: Notice to Building Official, Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit
EXPRESS PERMITS:
A/C Changeout Residential Express - no documents required prior to permit issuance
Residential Electrical Express - no documents required prior to permit issuance
Residential Roof Express - no documents required prior to permit issuance
Residential Plumbing Express - no documents required prior to permit issuance
Door Window Express - Florida Product Approval-NOAs
Permits expire after 180 days if no required inspections have been approved. In order for a project to be complete, it must pass final inspection(s), fees paid, and have all conditions met.
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE SECTION 105.4.1.2
If a new permit is not obtained within 180 days from the date the initial permit became null and void, the building official is authorized to require that any work which has been commenced or completed be removed from the building site. Alternately, a new permit may be issued on application, providing the work in place and required to complete the structure meets all applicable regulations in effect at the time the initial permit became null and void and any regulations which may have become effective between the date of expiration and the date of issuance of the new permit.
If your permit expires and becomes null and void, you have the option to do one of the following:
- Obtain a demolition permit to remove all construction in connection with your expired permit from the building site.
- Resubmit documents for a new permit which comply with all codes, amendments, ordinances and regulations in effect from the time the permit expired until a new permit was issued and pay all appropriate fees.
- Submit application for an extension prior to expiration of your permit through online services.
- Permit extension request instructions.