The Building Services Division is charged with providing a full range of services to the development community and the citizens of Marco Island. Services include the issuance of permits, the review of plans, and field inspections of projects.
The Division reviews and inspects all projects requiring a permit. The City strives to assemble and maintain a team of well-qualified personnel. The head of the Building Services Division is state certified as a Building Official. All three building inspectors are certified inspectors in their respective disciplines.
The Building Services Division receives staff support from the Community Development Administration, Marco Island Fire Code Official, Marco Island Utilities and Public Works staff. This support includes site plan and project review and right-of-way permitting.
Effective July 1, 2009, the State Surcharges for Department of Business and Professional Regulation (also known as licensing surcharge) and the Department of Community Affairs (also known as radon surcharge) will be collected for alterations and renovations as well as new construction and additions. For additional information, please read this notice, or contact the Building Services Division at 239-389-5059.
The 2007 Florida Building Code (FBC) became the effective code throughout the state on March 1, 2009. On February 17, 2009 City Council adopted an ordinance to adopt the 2007 Florida Building Code, with amendments to Chapter 1, Administraction, effective March 1, 2009. It includes some technical, policy and fee changes. Permits submitted that date or later are ruled by the 2007 FBC. To view the ordinance with Adobe Acrobat Reader click here.
A chart showing the new permit fee schedule, effective March 1, 2009, can be found in the Contractor Notices page or here. The new fee rates are applicable to permits submitted March 1, 2009 or later.
Fee estimates are available upon request
Scanned copies of elevations certificates now available online. Look Here!
From The Florida Bar - Consumer Information regarding building or remodeling a home in Florida. Includes information regarding selecting your contractor, construction contracts, construction liens, lien documents and payments to contractors. Read More.
Janelle's Law became effective July 1, 2008. Any new construction or addition permit, for a building with sleeping rooms, will be required to include Carbon Monoxide Monitoring per the new law. Read More.
City staff and volunteers have been trained to use our new Damage Assessment Software.
(May take a few minutes to open due to large file size.)
A reclaimed water use system is now available for commercial properties in selected areas.
Marco Island Utilities Account Holders in those areas have been notified. Click Here to view a copy of the letter. A licensed plumber is required to obtain a permit. Visit the Applications and Forms page to download the application.
Does your home pool have a barrier? Take a look at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's, Publication 362 regarding Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools. Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools Because the screen enclosure and fence options for pool barriers require a licensed contractor, a permit, and an inspection, residents should read this before hiring a contractor...Find out before you lose out!
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