Direct answer
Direct answer
Polk County building permits are submitted through Accela Citizen Access for property served by the county. Many cities operate their own building offices, and the county also serves some municipalities by agreement.
Before you begin
Before you begin
Confirm the property's current building jurisdiction before submitting; the county portal is not correct for every municipal address.
Key information
- Online application
- Accela Citizen Access
- Property jurisdiction
- Confirm before applying
- Plans and documents
- Depend on permit type
- Inspections
- Scheduled after permit issuance
Fees
- Building permit fee
- Varies by permit category and project valuation
- Plan review or trade fees
- May apply
- Impact fees
- Separate and dependent on location and use
Requirements
- Property address and parcel information.
- A complete scope of work and the forms required for that permit type.
- Plans, surveys, contractor credentials, and owner authorization when applicable.
Steps
- 1Confirm which building department serves the address.
- 2Create an account in Accela Citizen Access.
- 3Choose the permit type and upload the required documents.
- 4Respond to review comments, pay assessed fees, and schedule inspections.
Important notes
- Starting work before permit issuance can create penalties and correction requirements.
- Municipal addresses may use a city building department instead of the county.
Relevant office
Polk County Planning and Development — Building Division
- Address
- 330 W Church Street, Bartow, FL 33831
- Phone
- (863) 534-6080
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