Building Permits & Licenses

Please send one email with all the required documents to the Permit Specialist. Their contact information on this page.

Business Tax Receipts

The Building Division issues Business Tax Receipts to all businesses and organizations within the city limits of Winter Haven.

The Business Tax Receipt renewal fees are due October 1st every year.

Prior to starting a Business please check the following:

Please complete the application and submit it with all the supporting documents to the Business Tax Specialist.

References for Business

Building Permit Inspection Requests

Email Building Inspections and supply the following information:

  1. Permit Number
  2. Site Address
  3. Type of Inspection
  4. Contact Number

Requests must be made by 7 am for same day inspections.

For Fire Inspections, please allow 48 hours for inspection to be scheduled.

An inspection can also be requested by calling 863-298-7598 and leaving a voicemail.

All required documentation (approved plans, truss engineering, permit placard, etc.) must be on the job site, accessible to the inspector, and protected from the weather. Any deviation may result in work delays and/or re-inspection fees imposed.

Information for Private Providers

For new projects please submit documents with the permit application or to the Permit Specialists. Email Inspection Reports and The Final Certificate of Compliance.

Residential Certificate of Occupancy Request

Request certificates of occupancy for new single family homes by submitting this form. Instructions are included on the form. For non-residential projects please contact our office staff.

Building Division Forms and Applications

References