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City of Davenport Permits

To view license requirements, definition, exams, books, and classes, please visit Polk County.

Permits

For more information about the permitting fees, please visit the City of Davenport Permit fees

Building

The following are all Trades you are able to apply for:

  • Electrical
  • Irrigation
  • Mechanical
  • Plumbing
  • Pool
  • Roof

Submission Checklist

The following is a checklist for the Building Permit.

  • Building Permit Application
  • Notice of Commencement
  • Set of building plan
  • Survey Site Plan/Boundary Survey or Plot Plan
  • Truss Engineering Plans and Layout
  • Florida Energy Calculations
  • Florida Product Approval Number
  • Approved Septic Tank Permit
  • Plumbing Riser Layout
  • HVAC Layout
  • CD or Flash Drive required

Notice of Commencement

The Following is a checklist for Notice of Commencement

  • Description of Property
  • General description of improvement
  • Owner information
  • Contractor
  • Surety
  • Lender

Contractors may review the status of a permit, request inspections for a permit or check results of inspections on a permit through the Contractor Portal


Contractor Registration

The following documents are required to be filed with the Building Department for all contractors that wish to work within the City of Davenport.

Certified Contractors

  • Copy of your current State of Florida Contractor’s License
  • Proof of General Liability Insurance in the form of a Certificate of Insurance with the City of Davenport listed as the Certificate Holder
  • Proof of Workers’ Compensation & Employers Liability Insurance in the form

Registered Contractors

  • Copy of your current State of Florida Contractor’s License
  • Copy of your Municipal Board of Examiners of Polk County Competency Card
  • Proof of General Liability Insurance in the form of a Certificate of Insurance with the City of Davenport listed as the Certificate Holder
  • Proof of Workers’ Compensation & Employers Liability Insurance in the form

Contact Information

City of Davenport

  • 1 South Allapaha Avenue
  • Davenport, FL 33837
  • Phone Number: (863) 419-3300
  • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.