Legalize Unpermitted Work

The State of Florida laws require permits to be obtained for most types of construction and remodeling projects that involve changes on the floor plans to ensure that the work done complies with local building codes and safety standards. However, there are occasions where the homeowners will build without permit from the local authorities. Fortunately, in Florida, laws allow homeowners to obtain a retroactive permit after the work is done, if the work meets the minimum local building codes without demolishing the entire building and starting it from scratch.

However, bringing an unpermitted construction up to code, can be a complex and time-consuming process. It involves acquiring the essential permits from the correspondent Department of Building and Safety, and often requires substantial additional work, depending on the project’s scope and nature. At ALL PERMITS FLORIDA LLC., we specialize in helping homeowners getting a permit for almost any unpermitted structures after the work is done, making the process smoother and more manageable for you.

Your peace of mind and compliance with the law are our top priorities.

Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can assist you.

Getting A Building Permit After Work Is Done

At ALL PERMITS FLORIDA, we know what exactly it takes to obtain a post-construction permit to bring any unpermitted structure into compliance. We have a team of highly experienced permit expeditors who are well-versed about all the current laws regarding building permits and paperwork in Florida. Over the years, we have helped thousands of homeowners get their unpermitted work retroactively permitted among the communities we serve.

How Can I Legalize Unpermitted Work In Florida?

The process of obtaining a retroactive building permit consists of the following steps. You can trust us to work closely with The City authorities and help you throughout to make the entire process easy and hassle-free for you.

Meet with the Planning Department

Hold an over the counter meeting with the Planning Department to see if your unpermitted structure complies with current zoning laws and ordinances. If it is so, a planner may require documents for Design Review. If the work does not comply with the minimum code and standard, then legalizing the work as-is may not be possible, and modification will be needed to formalize the work.

Hire an Contractor or Designer to Draw Floor Plans

Hire a professional floor planner or designer to design and draft full sets of construction plans for you. typically, you would need a site plan, floor plans, electrical plan, etc. It is important to make sure that the drawings are as accurate as possible to avoid unnecessary revision cycles.

Submit Documents for Design Review

Once all the drawings and other pertinent documents are done, submit them to building authorities for plan check. If everything is fine, the building authorities will issue a retroactive permit for your unpermitted work.

Schedule Initial Inspection

Following the issuance of the permit, you can call for an initial inspection. During the phase, the Inspector will check whether all the elements on the submitted plans match the actual construction. Typically, the inspector performs inspections on foundations, framing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and insulation. Based on the findings, the inspector will issue a report that may seek corrections and repair if needed.

Final Inspection & Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy

Following the completion of any necessary repair work, the building authorities will sign off on the building permit and issue you a certificate of occupancy. Your unpermitted work is now fully legalized.