Wellington building permits
The 9th Edition (2026) of the Florida Building Code takes effect Dec 31, 2026: applications submitted from that day must comply with it.
Roof replacement / re-roof
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Window and exterior door replacement
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).
Limits
| Design wind speed | 170 mph Vult |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Hurricane shutters / storm panels
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
- Window / door opening schedule City
- Construction plans / drawings City
Depends on your job
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Garage door replacement
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
- Window / door opening schedule City
- Construction plans / drawings City
Depends on your job
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
A/C changeout (like for like)
What to submit
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
When the job value is over $15,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).
Limits
| A/C unit distance to the property line | Allowed within the setbacks Allowed in the side or rear setback when the exhaust blows straight up or away from the neighbor; no minimum distance stated. Front setback only for zero-lot-line side-entry-garage homes with no side-yard option, screened. |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Water heater
What to submit
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fence / gate
What to submit
- Site plan (or survey) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).
Limits
| Maximum fence height | 6 ft |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Shed / accessory storage structure
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Survey (signed & sealed) City
- Construction plans / drawings (or manufacturer specifications / cut sheets) City
Depends on your job
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Generator / LP tank
What to submit
- Survey (signed & sealed) County
- Load / energy calculations County
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).
Limits
| Generator distance to the property line | 2.5 ft 0 lot lines need special review |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Swimming pool / spa (new)
What to submit
- Construction plans / drawings Florida
- Permit application County
- Pool barrier / safety feature form County
- Survey (signed & sealed) City
- Manufacturer specifications / cut sheets City
- Load / energy calculations City
Depends on your job
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).
Limits
| Pool setback, side and rear | 10.5 ft |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Solar PV
What to submit
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Photos
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Driveway / pavers / walkway / approach
What to submit
- Site plan (or survey) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Lot coverage / impervious area calculation
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#)
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Interior remodel / alteration (incl kitchen/bath/flooring)
What to submit
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Construction plans / drawings
- Insurance certificate
- Contractor license / registration
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Uploading files
- Preferred Format: Submit files as PDFs, as they work best with the ePlans Review System. Other formats may cause issues. Guide to Permitting (web page)
- Plan Sizes: Use standard sizes: 8.5"x11", 11"x17", or 24"x36". Guide to Permitting (web page)
- File Naming: Name each drawing file exactly as shown on the sheet (e.g., A-00, A-01, E-01, etc.), with no extra letters, numbers, or text. Guide to Permitting (web page)
- Only one drawing page per file - requirements for the plans folder only Guide to Permitting (web page)
Built from the building department's own checklists, forms and fee schedules, the county rules and Florida law. Rules change: confirm with the building department before you submit.