Overview
City of Orlando Permitting Services handles City construction applications. Confirm City boundaries before using these instructions; Orange County permitting is a separate route.
Permit authority
City Permitting Services; separate from Orange County
Code cycle
2023 Florida Building Code / 2020 NEC
Trades
Select a trade for its permit path, licensing, code resources, fees and filing pitfalls.
Electrical installations and service changes
Orlando Permitting / DBPRApplicable Code
2020 NEC and 2023 Florida energy provisions.
License Requirement
Florida electrical contractor category appropriate to the work; keep contractor documents current with the City.
License Fee
DBPR electrical schedule
CEUs
DBPR category-specific renewal
Permit Fee
January 2023 residential schedule: $63.67 first $1,000; $10.60 each additional $1,000 or fraction through $25,000; surcharges extra. Confirm current assessment.
Plan Review Time
Digital review requirements depend on the electrical scope.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not substitute an Orange County application for a City property.
- Building approval does not cover every trade permit.
Permit-to-closeout workflow
Confirm the property and project
Use City jurisdiction and select the relevant residential or commercial checklist.
Prepare forms and drawings
Include site information, required signatures and current contractor documents.
Apply and upload plans
Follow the City application instructions and digital plan-review invitation.
Resolve review and fees
Respond to comments and obtain all issued building/trade permits.
Record documents and inspect
Submit and post the NOC where required; arrange inspections through the City tools.
Finish and close out
Clear inspection corrections and confirm the required completion/use approval.
Permit fees and worked estimates
The retrieved City residential schedule is explicitly effective January 2023 and printed May 22, 2023. It is a dated planning example, not a verified 2026 fee quote. Obtain the current City assessment before budgeting a final amount.
| Trade | Permit fee | License fee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical installations and service changes | January 2023 residential schedule: $63.67 first $1,000; $10.60 each additional $1,000 or fraction through $25,000; surcharges extra. Confirm current assessment. | DBPR electrical schedule |
| Residential plumbing and gas | January 2023 residential schedule: $60 + $7 per fixture, before surcharges; three fixtures = $81 permit component. Confirm current invoice. | DBPR construction schedule |
| HVAC equipment and ventilation | January 2023 residential schedule: $64.94 first $1,000 plus $10.81 each additional $1,000 or fraction through $25,000. Current charges require confirmation. | DBPR category-specific schedule |
| Alarms and suppression systems | January 2023 residential table: $64.94 first $1,000 + $8.66 each additional $1,000 through $25,000 for alarm/suppression; confirm present scope and charges. | System licensing authority schedule |
| Construction, additions and owner applications | January 2023 residential schedule lists a $150 reinspection component and a 3% technology surcharge; use the project’s building valuation category for its main fee. | DBPR firm and qualifier schedule |
Codes and amendments
The City’s code page applies the 2023 eighth-edition Florida volumes and 2020 NEC to applications submitted after December 30, 2023. It also identifies Florida-amended NFPA 1/101 and municipal engineering and development standards.
Submission checklist
Homeowner rules
Residential owner-managed applications need an Owner/Builder Declaration and sometimes a recorded NOC. The declaration establishes owner responsibilities; it is not a blanket exemption from trade permits or inspection. Use the project checklist for signature and in-person requirements.
Enforcement and revisions
The residential checklist explains how to identify changes, submit the revised sheets and respond to comments. Work beyond the issued scope needs the appropriate approval; address corrections before arranging final inspections.
Inspections and closeout
The City supports inspection scheduling online, by text or phone. For a permit requiring a recorded NOC, record it with the Orange County Comptroller, submit it to the City and post the certified copy at the job site. Clear all required inspection stages and confirm completion/use documentation.