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Construction Services - Documents and Forms

Instructions and forms related to construction projects can be filled out electronically.

NOTE: Documents may be required to be notarized by a notary public. Several Construction Services staff members are notaries public and will be happy to notarize these documents for you.

Title Date
CSD Inspector Phone Numbers
Contractor License Registration Form
Guide to Contractor License Registrations and Insurance Updates
Owner-Builder Acknowledgement Form

owner builder disclosure acknowledge form

Accela Guide - Add Contractor License to Record
How to Start an Online Permit Application
Notice of Commencement
FEMA Substantial Improvement Determination
Permit Application Guide - Residential Alteration
Contractor's Letter of Authorization
Permit Application Guide - Commercial Alteration
Change of Contractor Form
Permit Application Guide - Residential New Construction
Demolition Sign Off Form
Roof Mitigation
Permit Application Guide - Residential Driveway
Refund Request Form
Building Code Announcement
Accela Guide - Find Permit Status Comments
Technical Guide Residential Termite Protection Requirement
Permit Application Guide - Commercial New Construction
Permit Application Guide - Residential Addition
Paver Waiver Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement
Accela Guide – Create an Accela Account
Accela Guide - Apply for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)
Refund Policy (PDF, 31 kb)
Permit Application Guide - Residential New Accessory Structure
Private Provider Project Submittal Checklist
Process Guide Records Request Instructions
Accela Guide – Schedule an Inspection
Accela Guide - Upload Cancellation Letter
Accela Guide - Upload Termite Certificate
Accela Guide - Add Contact to Building Record
Permit Application Guide - Residential Screen Enclosure
Declaration of Land Restriction (Non-Conversion Agreement)
Accela Guide - Search for Permits by Address
SCPA 2.0 List of Certified Arborists 2023
Accela Guide - Select the Correct Permit Application Type.pdf
Accela Guide - Submit for a Field Revision
Accela Guide - Upload Owner Builder Acknowledgement Form
Accela Guide – Upload Notice of Commencement
Preliminary Plan Review Workflow
CSD Sufficiency Checklist
FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate (Expires 06-30-2026)

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Sidewalk In-Lieu Fee Instruction Sheet
Permit Application Guide - Residential In-Ground Pool
Threshold Building Requirements (PDF, 119 kb)
Private Provider-Notice to Building Official
Technical Guide Commercial Termite Protection Requirements
Report Guide - Daily Permit Report
COT Guide to Digital Signatures (PDF, 3.5 mb)
Notice of Termination (of Notice of Commencement)
Private Provider-Registration Checklist
Approved Blower Door Test Form
Checklist for Plan Submittalᅠ(PDF, 192 kb)
Accela Guide - Apply for a Temporary Use Authorization (TUA)
Accela Guide – Upload Change of Contractor Form
How to Create a Tree Removal and Pruning Permit Application
How to Submit a Deferred Submittal Request
Private Provider Trade (BTR) Permit-Notice to Building Official
Accela Guide – Create a Project Coordination Status Report (PCSR)
Permit Application Guide - Commercial Addition
Private Provider-Plan Compliance Affidavit
Commercial New Construction Application Review Procedure (PDF, 59 kb)
Virtual Inspection by Affidavit Checklist - Re-Roof Final
Virtual Inspection by Affidavit Checklist - Residential Solar PV
Virtual Inspections by Affidavit
Permit Application Guide - Commercial Perimeter Wall
Tiny House Permitting Requirements (PDF, 45 kb)
Equipment Elevation Certificate
Fast Pass Virtual Appointments
FEMA Flood-proofing Certificate (Expires 06-30-2026)
Private Provider Trade (BTR) Permit-Certificate of Compliance
Reclaimed Water Checklist - Verification of Completion
How to Submit an Alternative Methods and Material Request
Private Provider Trade (BTR) Permit Documentation Checklist
Landscape Technical Manual
City’s Updated Interpretation of the Tree Removal Statutory Exemption
Waiver of Review Time Limits
Private Provider-Inspections Report Checklist
Sample Types of Field Revisions
Sign Permit Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 219.90kb)
Shipping Container Building Plan Review and Inspection Requirements (PDF, 38 kb)
Private Provider-Scheduling Inspections Checklist
Q-Up Tampa - Schedule Appointment
Finished Floor Elevation Waiverᅠ(PDF, 450 kb)
Tree Removal Permit Exemptions
Technical Guide High Rise Scenarios
V-Zone Building Design & Performance Certificate
Accela Guide – Upload Private Provider Final Inspection Report
Private Provider-Notice to Building Official to Change Private Provider or Services
Virtual Inspection by Affidavit Checklist - Door and Window Replacement
Field Revision Workflow
Virtual Inspection by Affidavit Checklist - AC Change Out
Accela Guide - Request a Preliminary Plan Review (PPR)
Repair/Remodel Permit Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 196.33kb)
Accela Guide - Create a Revision Application
Virtual Inspection by Affidavit Checklist - Reclaimed Irrigation
Commercial Site Data Table Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 234.69kb)
Public Notice Packet - Hazardous Grand Tree Removal
Virtual Inspection by Affidavit Checklist - Sewer and Water Service Replacement
Partial Certificate of Occupancy (PCO) Guidelines (PDF, 47 kb)
Technical Guide - Shell Building vs Grey Box vs White Box
Report Guide - Permit Summary for Certification
Electrical Permit Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 220.85kb)
Report Guide - Comprehensive Permit Summary by Record ID
How to Submit a Code Interpretation Request
Sidewalk-in-Lieu Program
Permit Application Guide - Commercial Photovoltaic System
Plumbing and Gas Permit Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 226.44kb)
Construction Lien Law
Residential Site Plan Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 231.66kb)
Private Provider-Duly Authorized Representative (DAR) Personnel Identification
Private Provider-Contact Reference Form
Site Top Twenty Checklistᅠ(PDF, 235.71kb)
Swimming Pool/Spa Permit Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 225.39kb)
FEMA P-758, Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage Desk Reference (2010)
Private Provider-Certificate of Compliance
Set iPhone Camera & Mic Permissions
Engineer Sign Statementᅠ(PDF, 220.19kb)
Q-Up Tampa - Joining Tampa Virtual Appointments
Accela Guide - Request a Pre-Application Consultation
Commercial Phased Construction Checklistᅠ(PDF, 331.16kb)
Fire Inspection Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 211.19kb)
Technical Guide - Field Revision
Common Swaleᅠ(PDF, 236.52KB)
Site-Related Issues Identified During Plan Review and Inspections (PDF, 36 kb)
Private Provider-Change Private Provider Firm or Services Checklist
Masonry Wall Section with a Flat Roof - Worksheetᅠ(PDF, 293.16kb)
How To Register for an Account in Accela
Report Guide - Comprehensive Permit Summary by Address
Paving/Driveway Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 218.71kb)
FEMA Pool Design Technical Guidelinesᅠ(PDF, 399.31kb)
Permit Application Guide - Residential Foundation Stabilization
BOAF Hurricane Mitigation Retrofits Manualᅠ(PDF, 95.22kb)
After-the-Fact Permit Enforcement Procedure (PDF, 31 kb)
Retention Pond Area Detailᅠ(PDF, 187.10kb)
Annual Permits Permitting Procedure (PDF, 61 kb)
Virtual Inspection by Affidavit Checklist - Replace Water Heater
Infill Cross Section Sampleᅠ(PDF, 119.32kb)
Accela Guide-Search for Permits by Record Number
12057C0327J
Driveway Standard for a Residential Project - Straight or Flareᅠ(PDF, 496.41kb)
Masonry Wall Section with a Sloped Roof - Worksheetᅠ(PDF, 550.45kb)
Mechanical/Boiler Permit Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 228.75kb)
Temporary Structure Permitting Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 149 kb)
How to Upload Periodic Inspection Report
Accela Guide - Find Inspection Results
Permit Application Guide - Residential Perimeter Wall
Virtual Inspection by Affidavit Checklist - Electric for AC Change Out
Driveway Varianceᅠ(PDF, 91 kb)
Application for Address Assignmentᅠ(PDF, 213.40kb)
Virtual Inspection by Affidavit Checklist - Garage Door Replacement
Q-Up Tampa - Set Android Permissions
What to Expect after Submittal of Field Revision
Q-Up Tampa - Set iPhone Permissions
How to Upload Private Provider Trade Permit Documentation
Frame Wall Section with a Flat Roof Worksheetᅠ(PDF, 270.98kb)
Day Care and ALF Permitting Requirements (PDF, 35 kb)
Criteria for Moving a Buildingᅠ(PDF, 228.08kb)
Florida Building Code 7th Edition will go into effect January 1, 2021
12057C0329J
Culvert Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 168.43kb)
Driveway Standard for a Residential Project - Three or More Carsᅠ(PDF, 143.99kb)
Set Android Camera & Mic Permissions
Other Agency Informationᅠ(PDF, 162.25kb)
FEMA Free of Obstruction Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 8729.42kb)
Pipe Retention Detailᅠ(PDF, 550.45kb)
FEMA Opening Foundation Walls and Wall Enclosuresᅠ(PDF, 5412.51kb)
Virtual Inspection by Affidavit Checklist - Electric for Water Heater Replacement
Flood Zone Verificationᅠ(PDF, 252kb)
Commercial Underground Storage Tank Checklistᅠ(PDF, 214.07kb)
Frame Wall Section with a Sloped Roof Worksheetᅠ(PDF, 270.98kb)
Covenant Regarding Zoningᅠ(PDF, 298.99kb)
Limit of Moderate Wave Action (LiMWA) Fact Sheet
Masonry Wall Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 201kb)
Fast Track Fire Alarm Permitᅠ(PDF, 310kb)
Fire Permit Applicationᅠ(PDF, 179 kb)