City of Sarasota Citizen Services Portal

Building/Zoning Permit  Applications for construction or demolition permits can be submitted here.

Residential Exemption Application 

Under 2026 HB803, permits for work valued less than $7,500 for single-family dwellings may be exempt from requiring a permit.

To qualify, the property owner or contractor must submit a written exemption request, a copy of the written contract, and documentation on the value of the work. This application will allow you to complete your exemption application, upload your contract, and submit to the building department for approval.

Building & Zoning Over the Counter Permit  "Over the Counter" permits can now be submitted online. Once reviewed and approved, your permit will be e-mailed to you. Jobs consisting of a solely of electrical, solely of plumbing (including sewer or waterline replacement), a door replacement, a window replacement, re-roofing, or Air Conditioning change-out may quality for this expedited review. A request for an after-hours work permit may also be submitted. Use the Building & Zoning permit for any other category of work.

Private Provider Permit  Applications where a third party private provider is performing inspections and/or plan review. This requires the submission of the associated Notice to Building Official and any supporting documents. This application form must be used and the prepay received before this application is deemed complete under 553.791. Also required for single trade inspections (553.791)

Storm Damage/Hurricane Permit  Application for expedited review for repair, demolition, and construction as a response to damage caused by a hurricane or tropical storm.

Tree Permit  A permit is required to remove or relocate any tree (other than citrus) greater than four and one-half inches in diameter at breast height and most palms. While there is no fee to remove "nuisance" species of trees such as Melaleuca (punk trees), Australian Pine, and certain others, you must obtain a permit prior to their removal. Only citrus trees do not require permits.

Engineering  Apply for an Engineering Permit - including Erosion and Siltation, Franchise Utilities, Right-of-Way Use, and ROW Special Event.