Site Plan vs. Survey in Florida: What Homeowners Get Wrong
Site plan vs survey Florida is one of the most common sources of confusion I see from Florida homeowners. Many people don’t understand the difference between a site plan vs survey Florida requirements, and which document is actually needed for permit approval. Short answer: they’re different documents, both can be useful, but most Florida permit […]
How Much Does a Site Plan Cost in Florida? (Honest Breakdown)
How much does a site plan cost in Florida is one of the most common questions homeowners ask when planning a construction project. Let me give you direct, honest numbers-no hedging, no vague estimates without specifics. Site Plans FL Pricing Standard residential site plan: $79 Many homeowners researching how much does a site plan cost […]
Hillsborough County (Tampa) Site Plan Requirements: 2026 Guide
Hillsborough County covers Tampa and its surrounding unincorporated areas. It’s one of Florida’s most active construction markets and has a well-developed online permit system. Here’s what you need to know about Hillsborough County site plan requirements. Hillsborough County Site Plan Requirements Basics Portal: Accela Citizen Access at hcflgov.net/building Jurisdiction: Unincorporated Hillsborough County Note: The City […]
Miami-Dade County Site Plan Requirements: 2026 Guide
Miami-Dade County has Florida’s most active building department. With over 2.7 million residents and a construction market that never really slows down, the Miami-Dade Building Department processes tens of thousands of permit applications per year. It also has some of Florida’s most specific Miami-Dade site plan requirements, which is why plans that work in other […]
Florida Site Plan Requirements: What Every County Wants to See
I get asked this question constantly: “What exactly needs to be on a Florida site plan?” The answer is slightly different for each county. But there’s a core list that applies everywhere and additional Florida site plan requirements that vary by project type. Here’s the complete breakdown. Florida Site Plan Requirements: The Universal Core Requirements […]
What Is a Site Plan? A Florida Homeowner’s Guide
What is a site plan? If you’ve been told you need a site plan for your Florida permit, you’re probably wondering what is a site plan and why it’s required. A site plan is one of the most important documents for obtaining a Florida building permit. Let me explain it the way I explain it […]
How to Get a Site Plan for a Florida Permit (Without Getting Rejected)
I’m going to walk you through how to get a site plan for a Florida permit. You’ve got three options for getting a site plan for a Florida permit: I’m going to walk through all three options, when each makes sense, what they cost, and the trade-offs. I’ll be direct because I think you deserve […]
Florida Building Permit Requirements by County: The Definitive 2026 Guide
Here’s the problem with most guides about Florida building permits: they treat Florida like one place. It’s not. Florida has 67 counties. Within those counties, there are 411 municipalities. Your building permit requirements depend on whether you’re in the incorporated city or the unincorporated county. They depend on your zoning district. They depend on the […]
PE-Stamped Site Plans in Florida: When You Need One, What It Costs and How It Works
Florida PE stamp site plan requirements vary by county, project type, and permit category. Understanding when a PE-stamped site plan is required can help avoid permit delays, corrections, and unnecessary engineering costs. Both. Sometimes they’re being difficult. But most of the time, the PE stamp requirement is real, it’s legal, and there’s a specific reason […]
Florida Pool Permit Site Plan: The Complete 2026 Guide
Let me be direct with you: a pool permit in Florida is not optional. And getting the site plan wrong is the single most common reason pool permits get delayed or rejected. I’ve been preparing pool permit site plans since 2021 across every Florida county from Miami-Dade to Escambia. This guide covers everything you need […]