Building Permits

The Building Division is a one-stop shop for all construction permit and inspection needs. The division reviews construction plans, issues permits, and performs the necessary inspections to ensure building projects are built safely and in compliance with state and local codes and regulations helping to create a vibrant, livable, and safe-built community. Whether you are remodeling a home, building your dream house, or constructing a high-rise building, we look forward to serving you.

Mission Statement

The MISSION of the City of Ft Walton Beach Building Department is to promote the general health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Ft Walton Beach, to assist the citizens with the code and permit process, to work with developers and contractors in achieving their goals, and work with other City departments for a coordinated effort. We strive to achieve these goals and contribute to the overall mission of the City by:

• * Administration and compliance of the codes and standards from the Florida Building Code that regulate building construction.
  * Administration and compliance of the City of Ft Walton Beach Code of Ordinances & Land Development Code as they relate to building and properties located in the City.
  * Provide information to the public and to assist them in understanding and the application of the adopted codes and ordinances.
  * Insure that those individuals and companies that do business in the City meet the regulatory standards set forth in the building code and local ordinances for the business and occupation in which they are operating.
  * Participate in the preservation of historic resources as outlined in the City Ordinances and state preservation guidelines.
  * Promote energy conservation by incentivizing the construction of Energy Efficient Buildings in the City.