What We Do
All of Our Services
Contractor Services
A+ Permits provides Construction Permit Processing & Consulting Services to General & Trade Contractors.
From taking on the permit process from start to finish, to assisting with Contractor Registrations, to billing services via Pay Applications.
Luxury/ Custom
Builders
At A+ Permits, we understand the journey of building the dream luxury or custom home for your clients begins with securing the necessary permits. We can help make that process smooth.
Marine Contractors
We specialize in serving Marine Contractors assisting them obtaining permits with the Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Local Municipalities.
Homeowners
We also assist Homeowners resolve issues with code enforcement, reactivating expired permits, and closing out open permits.
New Corporations/ New Company Set-Up
A+ Permits helps customers establish their new company by filing their New Corporation with the State and/or file a Fictitious Name.
Whether your needing to file your Annual Report or make any official name changes, we can assist you.
Document Filing & Compliance Services
A+ Permits assists with Document Filing(s) and/or Compliance Services such as DBA Filing or Renewal, Registered Agent services, FEIN filing, requesting a Certificate of Good Standing, filing Amendments, etc. Click “Here” to see a list of these services.
Request Public Records
Make a records request on Permits, Surveys, Proposed Projects, etc.
We are a dedicated family-owned team with over 20 years of collective experience in the construction industry. We take pride in assisting our customers with their permitting requirements, Contractor Registration, Notice of Commencement filing, billing services, and much more.
If we can be of any assistance, please give us a call today at (561) 484-5844.
How We Work
Contact Us & Discuss Your Needs
Send All Project Details
Get Your Permit Submitted
We’ll let you know what all the required documents are needed, then submit your permit application with the County and/or City. We’ll follow the review process and keep you posted up until the permit is issued.
See what our Customers & Clients are Saying About Us
phil kudisch2024-03-27Expeditiously executed an owner/builder permit with prompt communication and a professional courtesy that was exactly the service I was looking for. Great job. A+ permits gets an A+ from me. Thank you Gaby and Dee.
Jill Braverman2024-03-22Gabby with A+ Permits was terrific. She followed through from the beginning to the end of the Permit Process. I highly recommend A+ Permits and Gabby is a "Plus" to the Company.
Fletcher Sheehan2024-03-22Gaby is Amazing!! She did a phenomenal jobs with the permits for our new home.
Elizabeth Downs2024-03-21Gaby was a tremendous help guiding us through the permit process.
Harrison Erd2024-02-22Gaby and A+ Permits are the best from working with my engineer to my clients Gaby takes care of all the paperwork I simply do not have time to. I would not use anyone else and I highly reccomend A+ to anyone wanting a stress free permitting experience!
Frederick Vogell2024-02-21It's been a please working with A+Permits. They have done a wonderful job. Fast,Friendly and professional. Can't wait to work with you in the future.
Southern Breeze Marine Construction2024-01-02Dealing with permits in marine construction ain’t easy, but these ladies know how to get the job done. Quick on the paperwork, always on point with communication and quite knowledgeable. They’ve been key in getting my projects off the ground on time. Services are of exceptional quality and integrity!!
E S2023-12-19We run a multimillion dollar contracting business and have tried multiple permit runners over the years to assist with our permitting process. They all failed miserably, and it was a reflection on our business unfortunately that caused a negative customer experience with the permitting process. That all changed the day we reached out to A+ Permits. They were prompt, efficient, communicative and immediately jumped in solving permitting issues for our firm due to the prior permit runners dropping the ball. These ladies are on the ball and excellent!! We are so grateful to have found them, its a gamechanger for us. I highly recommend A+ Permits!!
Vivienne Marshelle2023-12-11Dee and A+ Permits are absolutely amazing! We’ve worked with them on numerous projects and have had the utmost pleasure working together on remodeling projects. We definitely recommend you use them for your next project. They provide best experience and support!
mookie mook2023-12-02This team not only saved me significant amout of time with my boat lift permit but also showcased impresive expertise in the industry.the experience provided was quick and efficient.i highly recommend!
Frequently asked Questions
The bottom line is that permits exists for a reason… Safety!
Building permits are required by State law and are intended to protect the safety and welfare of property owners and the general public. Florida State Statue 553.79 makes it illegal “to construct, erect, alter, modify, repair, or demolish any building within the state without first obtaining a permit”. Other types of work requiring permits include but are not limited to fences driveways, decks, docks, pools and seawalls.
Building permits are required by State law and are intended to protect the safety and welfare of property owners and the general public. Florida State Statue 553.79 makes it illegal “to construct, erect, alter, modify, repair, or demolish any building within the state without first obtaining a permit”. Other types of work requiring permits include but are not limited to fences driveways, decks, docks, pools and seawalls.
Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code states that a permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy or occupant content of a building or structure or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the technical codes.
Work that requires an inspection to verify compliance with the applicable technical code requires a construction permit.
Separate electrical, mechanical or plumbing permits may be required even if a building permit is not required. Following are examples of work that does and does not require a permit. These examples are not all inclusive and there will be situations that are not addressed here.
Work Requiring a Construction Permit:
• Construction or demolition of any building or structure regardless of size.
•All new construction, including additions and any alterations, renovations or remodels involving structural elements or involving any electrical, plumbing, fuel gas, fire systems, pollutant storage tanks, on-site underground utilities, signs or mechanical systems.
•Alterations, renovations, remodels or modifications to any commercial structure affecting occupancy classification, means of egress, fire resistance ratings or handicap accessibility.
•The installation, alteration, replacement, extension or repair of any irrigation, electrical, plumbing, mechanical work, fuel gas, fire systems, solar systems or any associated electrical work (low voltage). Including the change out of A/C equipment, electrical service changes or the addition of electrical outlets or circuits.
•Conversion of any non-habitable space to habitable space including the enclosure of garages, carports, porches or similar structures and the replacement of screening or vinyl windows with glass or solid walls.
•Screening of any space, which requires structural or infill framing to be added.
•All foundationremediation work to assure that an engineer is overseeing the work.
•Any change in occupancy as defined by the building code.
•Commercial and residential docks, piers, sea walls, boathouses, bulkheads and boat ramps.
•All masonry walls and fences with masonry pilasters. All solid fences over eight feet high.
•Retaining walls required for structural support, protection or erosion.
•Decorative retaining walls.
•Concrete slabs adjacent to a principal or accessory structure, intended for support of a structure, elevated slabs, sidewalks and portions of driveways in the right of way or within the minimum setbacks. Note: All slabs shall meet minimum setbacks from property lines and easements, except sidewalk and driveways. Building Code and Land Development Code drainage requirements shall be met.
•Paversinstalled within the required setbacks or adjacent to structures.
•Tentsover 900 square feet or larger for public assembly or use or having electrical lighting.
•Pre-manufactured storage buildings, residential buildings and commercial buildings.
•Additions, repairs, alterations or accessory structures to mobile homes or park trailers.Owners of a mobile home or park trailer situated on a rented lot will not be able to permit additions as owner builders without notarized landowner consent.
•Mobile home and park trailer set-ups. Owners of a mobile home or park trailer situated on a rented lot will not be able to permit additions as owner builders without notarized landowner consent.
•In ground swimming pools and spas.Above ground swimming pools and spas more than 24" deep.
•Pool/spa repairs,renovations, demolitions and remodels involving structural elements, electrical, gas, solar, geothermal work or additional equipment.
•All re-roofing including mobile homes and park trailers and including installation of insulated roof coverings.
•Decks, walkways, platforms, stairs and landings. All shall meet setbacks and shall not encroach in easements.
•All carportsor similar structures with rigid roofs.
•All flagpolefoundations and poles greater than 50 feet high.
•Replacement of skylights, windows and doors including garage doors.
•Installation or replacement of vinyl or acrylic windows.
•Plumbingre-pipes and water heater change outs.
•Installation or replacement of security bars or permanently installed window and door shutters.
•Siding and soffit replacement or installation.
•Handicap ramps require a permit and must meet setbacks.
•Tree houses require a permit with sealed engineered plans. Exception: residential tree houses that meet the following criteria:
•1) Tree houses with maximum floor area of 32 square feet.
2) May have up to a 30 inch knee wall.
3) Shall meet minimum Land Development Code (LDC) Accessory Structure setback requirements.
4) Shall be totally supported by tree.
5) Shall have no electrical or plumbing.
6) Shall have no roof.
7) Maximum of one tree house per residential lot.
Work Not Requiring A Construction Permit
•Minor roof repairs - less than 25 square feet.
•Replacement of screening with like material in an existing structure.
•Interior remodels, interior renovations or interior repairs on ANSI units or RVs.
•Minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical repairs only, no extensions or modifications.
•Chain link fences of any height and stockade fences up to eight feet high.
•Structures intended for storage use only (prefabricated and of a "Closet" use). You may reach in only, not walk-in. These exempt structures are limited to a maximum 5 ft. height (mean height), 50 sq. ft. maximum area and a maximum 250 cubic ft. with no electrical or plumbing.
Work that requires an inspection to verify compliance with the applicable technical code requires a construction permit.
Separate electrical, mechanical or plumbing permits may be required even if a building permit is not required. Following are examples of work that does and does not require a permit. These examples are not all inclusive and there will be situations that are not addressed here.
Work Requiring a Construction Permit:
• Construction or demolition of any building or structure regardless of size.
•All new construction, including additions and any alterations, renovations or remodels involving structural elements or involving any electrical, plumbing, fuel gas, fire systems, pollutant storage tanks, on-site underground utilities, signs or mechanical systems.
•Alterations, renovations, remodels or modifications to any commercial structure affecting occupancy classification, means of egress, fire resistance ratings or handicap accessibility.
•The installation, alteration, replacement, extension or repair of any irrigation, electrical, plumbing, mechanical work, fuel gas, fire systems, solar systems or any associated electrical work (low voltage). Including the change out of A/C equipment, electrical service changes or the addition of electrical outlets or circuits.
•Conversion of any non-habitable space to habitable space including the enclosure of garages, carports, porches or similar structures and the replacement of screening or vinyl windows with glass or solid walls.
•Screening of any space, which requires structural or infill framing to be added.
•All foundationremediation work to assure that an engineer is overseeing the work.
•Any change in occupancy as defined by the building code.
•Commercial and residential docks, piers, sea walls, boathouses, bulkheads and boat ramps.
•All masonry walls and fences with masonry pilasters. All solid fences over eight feet high.
•Retaining walls required for structural support, protection or erosion.
•Decorative retaining walls.
•Concrete slabs adjacent to a principal or accessory structure, intended for support of a structure, elevated slabs, sidewalks and portions of driveways in the right of way or within the minimum setbacks. Note: All slabs shall meet minimum setbacks from property lines and easements, except sidewalk and driveways. Building Code and Land Development Code drainage requirements shall be met.
•Paversinstalled within the required setbacks or adjacent to structures.
•Tentsover 900 square feet or larger for public assembly or use or having electrical lighting.
•Pre-manufactured storage buildings, residential buildings and commercial buildings.
•Additions, repairs, alterations or accessory structures to mobile homes or park trailers.Owners of a mobile home or park trailer situated on a rented lot will not be able to permit additions as owner builders without notarized landowner consent.
•Mobile home and park trailer set-ups. Owners of a mobile home or park trailer situated on a rented lot will not be able to permit additions as owner builders without notarized landowner consent.
•In ground swimming pools and spas.Above ground swimming pools and spas more than 24" deep.
•Pool/spa repairs,renovations, demolitions and remodels involving structural elements, electrical, gas, solar, geothermal work or additional equipment.
•All re-roofing including mobile homes and park trailers and including installation of insulated roof coverings.
•Decks, walkways, platforms, stairs and landings. All shall meet setbacks and shall not encroach in easements.
•All carportsor similar structures with rigid roofs.
•All flagpolefoundations and poles greater than 50 feet high.
•Replacement of skylights, windows and doors including garage doors.
•Installation or replacement of vinyl or acrylic windows.
•Plumbingre-pipes and water heater change outs.
•Installation or replacement of security bars or permanently installed window and door shutters.
•Siding and soffit replacement or installation.
•Handicap ramps require a permit and must meet setbacks.
•Tree houses require a permit with sealed engineered plans. Exception: residential tree houses that meet the following criteria:
•1) Tree houses with maximum floor area of 32 square feet.
2) May have up to a 30 inch knee wall.
3) Shall meet minimum Land Development Code (LDC) Accessory Structure setback requirements.
4) Shall be totally supported by tree.
5) Shall have no electrical or plumbing.
6) Shall have no roof.
7) Maximum of one tree house per residential lot.
Work Not Requiring A Construction Permit
•Minor roof repairs - less than 25 square feet.
•Replacement of screening with like material in an existing structure.
•Interior remodels, interior renovations or interior repairs on ANSI units or RVs.
•Minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical repairs only, no extensions or modifications.
•Chain link fences of any height and stockade fences up to eight feet high.
•Structures intended for storage use only (prefabricated and of a "Closet" use). You may reach in only, not walk-in. These exempt structures are limited to a maximum 5 ft. height (mean height), 50 sq. ft. maximum area and a maximum 250 cubic ft. with no electrical or plumbing.
Permit fees are based on the value of the job (contract price), and they can range between a few hundred dollars for simple projects to thousands for large-scale projects. Other factors can affect the total fees due including fire plan review fees, historic preservation review fees, State surcharges, the number of subcontractors, and impact fees. Also, County and/or City fees can vary between municipalities.
No. The building permit must be issued prior to any work being performed. Penalties may apply for any work commenced prior to the issuance of a building permit.