Services and Contacts
Services
Access Accela Online Services
Access Accela Online Services portal, Instructions and forms, and the Digital Plan Room Help Center
Access the Digital Plan Room Help Center
View information and download documentation related to the Digital Plan Room
Apply, Search and Manage Building Permits
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.
Download Development Services Instructions, Fees, and Forms
Download Development Services Instructions, Fee Schedules, and Forms.
Find my Flood Zone
FEMA maps flood zones for use in the National Flood Insurance Program. Evacuation levels are based on hypothetical storm scenarios and take into account numerous factors beyond just flooding.
Schedule a Building Inspection
Inspections and Inspectors Information
View Land Development Regulations
View the Manatee County Code of Ordinances, Land Development Code, and Comprehensive Plan along with supporting documents and amendment information.
View Public Works Standards
Visit this page to view the current Manatee County Public Works Engineering Standards.
Information and FAQ's
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Permitting Section
Manatee County Permitting
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 below to navigate to our Online Services portal, where you can apply for your permit without ever having to come into the building.More Information -
Plans Review Section
Building Plans Review
We provide for the protection of the public through the review of building plans to ensure compliance with adopted codes and standards by reviewing plans for conformance with County codes, investigating complaints of unlicensed construction activity and maintaining County Building and Construction Codes in conformance with state requirements and county needs.More Information1112 Manatee Ave W
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Contractor Licensing Section
Building Division Licensing Section
The purpose of the Contractor Licensing Department is to ensure that contractors are properly licensed and registered for specific trades in Unincorporated Manatee County.More Information -
Building Inspections Section
Building Inspections Section
The Building Inspections Division provides professional inspections for all trades and disciplines that are required under a permit in the County, including structural, gas, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, as well as compliance with local codes for manufactured housing and mobile homes.More Information1112 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
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.
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.