Direct answer
Direct answer
For unincorporated Sarasota County, building permit applications and plans are submitted through the county's online permitting services. Sarasota, North Port, Venice, and Longboat Key may use municipal building departments.
Before you begin
Before you begin
Confirm whether the property is in unincorporated Sarasota County before applying with the county.
Key information
- Online application
- Accela Civic Application and Digital Plan Room
- Property jurisdiction
- Confirm before applying
- Plans and documents
- Depend on permit type
- Inspections
- Scheduled after permit issuance
Fees
- Building permit fee
- Varies by permit categoryUse the current county fee schedule for the permit type
- Impact or utility fees
- May apply separately
- Exact amount
- Calculated during application review
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 Civic Application and Digital Plan Room.
- 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
Sarasota County Planning and Development Services — Building
- Phone
- (941) 861-5000
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