Direct answer
Direct answer
Manatee County building permits for unincorporated property are submitted through the Accela Online Services portal. City addresses may use a municipal building department.
Before you begin
Before you begin
Confirm the property's jurisdiction before applying; Manatee County Development Services does not administer every incorporated address.
Key information
- Online application
- Accela Online Services
- Property jurisdiction
- Confirm before applying
- Plans and documents
- Depend on permit type
- Inspections
- Scheduled after permit issuance
Fees
- Permit fee
- Varies by permit type and project value
- Plan review / impact fees
- May apply
- Exact amount
- Calculated during application reviewUse the current official fee schedule; do not assume a flat price
Requirements
- Property address and parcel information.
- A complete scope of work and the forms required for that permit type.
- Plans, surveys, contractor credentials, and owner authorization when applicable.
Steps
- 1Confirm which building department serves the address.
- 2Create an account in Accela Online Services.
- 3Choose the permit type and upload the required documents.
- 4Respond to review comments, pay assessed fees, and schedule inspections.
Important notes
- Starting work before permit issuance can create penalties and correction requirements.
- Municipal addresses may use a city building department instead of the county.
Relevant office
Manatee County Development Services — Building Division
- Address
- 9000 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
- Phone
- (941) 748-4501 ext. 3800
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