Jacksonville Building Permits

The City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division manages all construction permits within Duval County through the JAXEPICS portal. Florida state code mandates strict wind-load and flood requirements for all residential projects.

🏛 City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division 📅 Updated April 2026

Jacksonville Permitting Note: Jacksonville uses the JAXEPICS portal for all submissions; projects exceeding $2,500 valuation require a recorded Notice of Commencement before the first inspection.

About Building Permits in Jacksonville

Building permits in Jacksonville are issued by the City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division. Most residential permit applications are submitted online through the JAXEPICS portal at jaxepics.coj.net. Processing times for standard residential projects typically run 5–10 business days for standard residential permits.

8th Edition Florida Building Code (2023). Jacksonville and Duval County are consolidated governments — one permit covers the entire county.

All inspections are scheduled through the JAXEPICS portal; a recorded Notice of Commencement is required before the first inspection for projects over $2,500.

Project Types in Jacksonville