Frequently Asked Questions - Building

Yes, as listed on our Pre-Submittal Checklist included as part of our Single Family New Permit Application, truss drawings are required at the time of submittal. 
If a contractor wants to submit a permit and truss plans are NOT provided include a letter with the permit stating such. The permit can still be reviewed for all other requirements but a "hold" will be placed on the issuing of the permit pending submittal of the truss manufactures plan sheet (along with the approval / review statement from the engineer of record). As an alternative if a contractor wants to submit for a permit prior to floor and truss plans being available from the truss manufacturer, the engineer of record can produce truss plans themselves and the Building Dept. will accept them and allow the permit to move forward. Once a truss drawing is later provided by the actual truss manufacturer it can be submitted as a revision to the plans. Truss plans do require a review/acceptance statement from the design professional of record. 
In an effort to allow a project to proceed a contractor may submit a Site Permit application to proceed with clearing, grading, and pile driving activity only. Offers of seismic monitoring and inspection of adjacent properties must be included with the Site Permit application.

Yes. According to Ordinance 50-39 (2) a - A project sign denoting one contractor or other responsible party for the work under construction shall be permitted for each parcel of property for which there is an active building permit. The project sign shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion or occupancy.  The sign shall be no larger than 12 inches by 18 inches. A permit is not required for this sign.

Yes, a permit is needed to have a garage sale. You will need to visit the Building Department at 295 Riverside Cir Naples, FL 34102 or the Finance Department at 735 8th St S. Naples, FL 34102; there you will fill out an application. We will then check the address to ensure you have not had a permit issued in the past year; garage sale permits are issued once a year, per property. You will be issued a permit to post at the site, in a visible area. There is no fee for this permit. Permits are issued Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Be sure to inform all of your subcontractors of your job site's flood level, such as the North American Vertical Datum (N.A.V.D.)  Water heaters, electrical devices and air conditioners are often installed below flood level due to a lack of communication between the job superintendent and the subcontractors.

A permit can be extended one time for a period of 90 days (exception: demolition for 30 days). An extension fee of $35 is required along with a completed "extension request-fax form". This form is #15 found on our website under "Building Permit Forms."

All Contractor Licensing registration for the City of Naples is maintained by Collier County Contractor Licensing. To register or update license/insurance information, please contact them at (239) 252-2431 or  contractorslicensing@colliercountyfl.gov

1. Submit one (1) assembled set of plans showing both the Main House and Guest House on each set. 
2. The plan set should include two (2) separate legends with the breakdown of all square footages. One legend for the Main House and one legend for the Guest House.
3. The plan set should include separate energy calculations,one copy for the Main House and one copy for the Guest House. 
4. Submit two (2) completed application forms. Labeling one (Main House) and another (Guest House).
5. Indicate on the (Main House) application form that structure's estimated cost, square footages, description of work, etc.
6. Indicate on the (Guest House) application form that structure's estimated cost, square footages, description of work, etc. 
7. The total square footage on the application forms should match the legend on the plans for both the Main House and Guest House.
8. The air conditioned square footage on the application forms should match the legend on the plans for both the Main House and Guest House as well as the energy calculations. 
9. Two (2) separate permit numbers will be assigned, one for the Main House and one for the Guest House. 
10. Please follow procedure above when submitting for a new construction of a Main House and Detached Garage (attach specific forms as applicable).

Visit the Temporary Permanent Power Inspections page for minimum requirements.

See the Structural Fire Separation Requirements page for specific requirements.

Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) 

Any new development, redevelopment or substantial improvement are required to submit a site drainage plan when submitting for a Building Permit. This plan will show the permanent drainage for the property after construction is completed and will require steps to be performed in order to keep water from draining onto the neighbor's property. See Ordinance 07-11807

Click here When Do I Need a Permit? for situations that require a Building Permit and a list of items that are exempt.

View the interactive Wind Debris Zone Map.