Building permits in Gainesville, FL
Which home projects need a permit here, what the size cutoffs are, and where to apply. Read from Gainesville's own code of ordinances.
Projects covered
17
Permit needed
14
Depends on size
0
Pick your project
- Fence Yes
- Deck Yes
- Shed Yes
- Swimming Pool Yes
- Roof Replacement Yes
- Water Heater Yes
- HVAC Replacement Yes
- Electrical Panel Yes
- Demolition Yes
- Driveway —
- Tree Removal —
- Sign Yes
- Short-Term Rental —
- ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Yes
- Garage Yes
- Basement Yes
- Above-Ground Pool Yes
A dash means we could not confirm the rule from the code text. Those pages link straight to the ordinance section instead of guessing.
Where to apply in Gainesville
| Department site | cityofgainesville.org |
|---|---|
| County | Alachua County |
| Population | 148,720 |
Working just outside the city line? Rules change at the boundary — unincorporated land is usually the county's call, not the city's.