Overview
Gainesville Building Division handles City applications. Confirm City versus Alachua County jurisdiction before selecting the application.
Authority
City Building Division
Application portal
PermitGNV
Trades
Select a trade for its permit path, licensing, code resources, fees and filing pitfalls.
Electrical permits and service upgrades
Gainesville Building DivisionApplicable Code
Applicable Florida electrical provisions; confirm adopted edition.
License Requirement
Verify Florida electrical scope and City application eligibility.
License Fee
DBPR electrical schedule
CEUs
Credential-specific renewal
Permit Fee
Current official codifier: electrical permit $72.50; service-change/upgrade flat category also $72.50; applicable extras separate.
Plan Review Time
Follow PermitGNV and any ProjectDox review invitation.
Common Pitfalls
- A portal quote can change when submitted information changes.
- Owner online registration does not complete required in-person signatures.
Permit-to-closeout workflow
Choose the application
Confirm City jurisdiction and project category.
Prepare documents
Gather drawings, contractor details and owner requirements.
Submit in PermitGNV
Use the Building Permits application and pay prompted charges.
Complete ProjectDox review
Upload plans through the emailed invitation where review is required.
Inspect permitted work
Arrange the required stages and resolve corrections.
Close out
Confirm issued permit finals and occupancy/completion requirements.
Permit fees and worked estimates
The actual official codifier body reviewed is current through August 31, 2026; a separate commencement date for each fee row is not claimed.
| Trade | Permit fee | License fee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical permits and service upgrades | Current official codifier: electrical permit $72.50; service-change/upgrade flat category also $72.50; applicable extras separate. | DBPR electrical schedule |
| Plumbing and gas scopes | Official codifier lists each plumbing/gas permit $72.50; additional inspection row $72.50. | DBPR construction schedule |
| HVAC and ventilation | Official codifier mechanical permit $72.50; special inspection and review charges can be separate. | DBPR category schedule |
| Fire protection and plan review | Codifier lists fire plan review at 20% of permit cost where applicable; request system-specific permit assessment. | System credential schedule |
| Buildings and renovations | Codifier: 0.9% first $250,000 and 0.5% excess; $69 minimum; building plan review 20% where required. | DBPR firm schedule |
Codes and amendments
Use Florida technical codes and Gainesville development requirements, with the applicable City review path. The City process page endorses its official Municode fee schedule.
Submission checklist
Homeowner rules
An owner can register/apply online but must appear at the Building Division to sign the application and required owner affidavits. Online registration does not replace that step.
Inspections and closeout
Arrange inspections for each issued record and clear corrections. The official fee table identifies readiness/correction reinspections; confirm completion and occupancy requirements before use.