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.

Inspections

Please Contact: Cathy Ducharme for more Info @ (850) 833-9605

Zoning & Building

The Zoning and Building Division (850-833-9605) employs certified plan reviewers and State certified building inspectors who ensure that the City's adopted land development and building codes are met. The Division issues building permits and provides inspection services in all facets of construction, including building, signs, fences, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas.

Follow these links for information about how to obtain a permit application:

• Building Permit Application
  Building Permit Checklist - Commercial/Multi Family
  Building Permit Checklist - Single Family, Duplex, Triplex
  Determination of Equivalent Residential Connections (ERCs)
  Electrical Permit Application
  Fence Permit Application
  Gas Permit Application
  Mechanical Permit Application
  Plumbing Permit Application
  Roofing Inspection Affidavit
  Roofing Permit Application
  Shed Permit Application
  Sign Permit Application
  Utility Permit Application

CDBG

The Community Development Block Grant Division (850-833-9651) administers funds received under the federal Community Development Block Grant program for residential rehabilitation and related programs.

• Ammendment to CDBG Annual Action Plan (CDBG-R)
• Submit Comments about the CDBG-R (American Recover Act)

• CDBG Request for Proposal Application
• CDBG Caper 2008-2009
• World/City Changers Application

Code Enforcement

Please Contact: Cathy Ducharme for more Info @ (850) 833-9605

Neighborhood Services

Neighborhood Improvement strives to preserve and enhance the quality of the community by developing a partnership between the residents and the City.

Through the development of these partnerships, we hope to promote and foster participation and communication from residents, Neighborhood leaders and City representatives to enhance and maintain the appearance, character, and community spirit of our Neighborhoods.

Objectives

• To create a partnership between the City and its Neighborhoods in order to provide the tools and resources to address the Neighborhoods' concerns and issues.
• To strengthen and coordinate the various City Departments' responses to Neighborhood problems and requests for assistance.
• To educate residents and Neighborhoods about the organizational structure of the City and its services, resources and procedures.
• To ensure the limited resources of the City are directed to the highest priorities of the Neighborhoods.
• To encourage and facilitate Neighborhood Pride and enhance the involvement of residents in taking responsibility for and solving issues and concerns in their Neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Improvement personnel can be reached at (850) 833-9601 or (850) 833-9603.

NEIGHBORHOOD PLANS AND MAPS

City Map by Neighborhood

Beal Parkway Neighborhood Plan Map
East Miracle Strip Neighborhood Plan Map
Elliott's Point Neighborhood Plan Map
Ferry Park Neighborhood Plan Map
Garniers Beach Neighborhood Plan Map
Kenwood Neighborhood Plan Map
Northwest Neighborhood Plan Map
Oakland Neighborhood Plan Map
Seabreeze Neighborhood Plan Map
South Bayou Neighborhood Plan Map
WE Combs Neighborhood Plan Map

Each individual neighborhood Capital Improvement Plan was compiled from the "Adopted Budget FY 2005-06 Capital Improvements Plan".

The Community Redevelopment Agency hired a consultant to work with the City and the residents and business owners in the Beal Parkway Neighborhood to develop a Neighborhood Action Plan. The project started in March and has had multiple meetings with community leaders and the public at large. The Plan was submitted to the City Council and approved at their January 10, 2006 meeting. Neighborhood Action Plan or Appendix.

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