Effective Wednesday, January 1, 2025, the timeframe in which the City of St. Augustine is required to issue building permits will be reduced as a result of HB 267 which was passed by the Florida State Legislature during the 2024 legislative session.
In response to this legislation, the City of St. Augustine Planning and Building Department has modified its building permit application process and created a Land Development Application (LDA), which is similar to the Clearance Sheet issued by St. Johns County.
Under the new LDA process, all Zoning, Historic, Archeology, Public Works, and Utilities plan reviews must be completed before applying for a building permit. The building plan review and fire plan review will remain as part of the building permit and will not be required for approval of the LDA.
The Planning Fees associated with building permits that were once collected through Public Works and Utilities will now be collected and assessed through the Planning and Building Department.
The LDA does not affect “over the counter” style permits, which include but are not limited to such permits for plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and roofing.
All permits applied for prior to January 1, 2025, will not require LDA approval.
For questions about changes to the Building Permit process and the Land Development Permit, contact the Planning & Building Department at 904.825.1065, or send an email to BuildingPermits@CityStAug.com.
For media inquiries, contact Melissa Wissel, Communications Director, at 904.293.3307 or via email at mwissel@citystaug.com.