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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
Notice of Commencement
Contractor License Registration Form
Guide to Contractor License Registrations and Insurance Updates
Owner-Builder Acknowledgement Form

owner builder disclosure acknowledge form

How to Start an Online Permit Application
Permit Application Guide - Residential Alteration
Permit Application Guide - Commercial Alteration
Permit Application Guide - Residential Driveway
Accela Guide - Add Contractor License to Record
Plans Reviewer Contact Information
FEMA Substantial Improvement Determination
Roof Mitigation
Permit Application Guide - Residential New Accessory Structure
Artificial Turf Permitting Packet
Contractor's Letter of Authorization
Accela Guide - Search for Permits by Address
Accela Guide - Upload Cancellation Letter
Construction Services Division Org Chart
Permit Application Guide - Residential Addition
Change of Contractor Form
Permit Application Guide - Residential New Construction
Tiny House Permitting Requirements (PDF, 45 kb)
Technical Guide - Residential Termite Protection Requirement
Accela Guide - Apply for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)
Residential Site Plan Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 231.66kb)
Permit Application Guide - Residential In-Ground Pool
Shipping Container Building Plan Review and Inspection Requirements (PDF, 38 kb)
Demolition Sign Off Form
Private Provider Project Submittal Checklist
Permit Application Guide - Commercial New Construction
Swimming Pool/Spa Permit Requirementsᅠ(PDF, 225.39kb)
Notice of Termination (of Notice of Commencement)
FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate (Expires 06-30-2026)

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