Building permits in Orlando, FL
Which home projects need a permit here, what the size cutoffs are, and where to apply. Read from Orlando's own code of ordinances.
Projects covered
17
Permit needed
13
Depends on size
1
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 Depends
- Sign —
- 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 Orlando
| Department site | orlando.gov |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Population | 334,854 |
Working just outside the city line? Rules change at the boundary — unincorporated land is usually the county's call, not the city's.