Permit Required?
Required
Typical Fee Range
$280–$1,000
Includes building, electrical, and plumbing inspections; BID fees start at $280 for residential pools.
Fee Method
Project-based
What's Required in Jacksonville
- Required for all in-ground pools and above-ground pools over 24 inches deep.
- Safety barrier (fence) at least 4 feet tall with self-latching gates required per FL state law.
- Alarms required on all doors leading from the house to the pool area.
- Electrical bonding and pump circuit grounding must meet NEC 680.
- Notice of Commencement must be recorded for any pool project ($2,500+ threshold).
- Engineered shell and plumbing diagrams must be submitted for in-ground pools.
How to Get a Pool Permit in Jacksonville
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Step 1: Survey and Engineering
Obtain a property survey and engineered pool plans.
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Step 2: JAXEPICS Submission
Upload all structural, plumbing, and site plans to JAXEPICS.
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Step 3: Record NOC
Record the Notice of Commencement with Duval County before work begins.
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Step 4: Construction Inspections
Schedule Belly/Steel, Bonding, and Rough Plumbing inspections.
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Step 5: Final Safety Check
Final inspection of fence, gate latches, and house-door alarms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, any pool 24 inches or deeper requires building and trade permits.
Fees generally start around $280 and can exceed $1,000 including trade permits.
A 4-foot tall barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates is mandatory.