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Office Location:
Winter Haven City Hall Annex East
490 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, Florida 33881
Contact Information:
Phone: (863) 291-5695
Fax: (863) 298-7856
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About Building & Business Tax: |
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The Building Division
provides services for the following: |
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- Building Permits
- Electrical Permits
- Plumbing Permits
- Mechanical Permits
- Inspections for all permitted work
- Business Tax
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A permit is required for all new
construction, alterations, repairs, demolition or additions to a structure. Permits can be obtained through the Building Division.
All residential or commercial projects must have a site plan/survey;
foundation plan and a floor plan included with the permit application. If
property is located in a flood hazard area, a flood elevation certificate is
also required. If there is ever a doubt as to whether one needs a permit,
the Permit Specialist can assist with questions or concerns at (863) 291-5695. |
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For Permit Applications and Instructions, please click here. |
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Permitting-Inspection Info.: |
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For Permitting Information:
Call (863) 291-5695. |
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To Request an Inspection:
Call (863) 298-7598
Leave:
1.) Permit Number;
2.) Address;
3.) Contractor and
4.) Type of
Inspection Desired. |
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This is the only number you can call to request an inspection. It is answered by
voicemail 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All requests for inspections must be made by 4 p.m. the day
before the inspection is desired.
All required documentation (approved plans, truss engineering, permit placard,
etc.) must be on the jobsite, accessible to the inspector and protected from the
weather. Any deviation may result in work delays and/or re-inspection fees
imposed. |
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The City of Winter Haven Utilizes
the Florida Department of Community Affairs:
Florida Building Code, 2004 Edition
Florida Plumbing Code, 2004 Edition
Florida Mechanical Code, 2004 Edition
National Electric Code, 2005 Edition |
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Attorney General Opinions
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Building Officials Association of Florida
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Chapter 468 Part XII
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Chapter 489
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Chapter 553
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Construction Industry Licensing Board
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DBPR License Search Menu
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Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
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Florida Building Code Information System -
BCIS
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Florida Building Commission
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Florida Department of Community Affairs
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ICC International Code Council
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NFPA Building Code
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Corporation Information
http://sunbiz.org/ |
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A business tax (occupational license tax) is levied on anyone who maintains a permanent
business location or branch office within the City for the privilege of engaging
in, or managing any business, profession or occupation within the City of Winter
Haven.
You are conducting business when you do any of the following: sell goods or
services; solicit business and/or offer goods or services for sale, hire, lease
or rent; acquire or use for business purposes any vehicle, premises, machines or device within the
City; perform a trade or service for any person or business. |
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