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Do I need a permit for a interior / bathroom remodel in Jacksonville, FL?

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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.
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Replacing faucets or fixtures after the stop, fixing leaks and clearing drains need no permit. Other plumbing, electrical or structural changes need permits.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see the Building Inspection Division. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/public-works/building-inspection-division/commercial-permits/residential-permits

Where to apply

City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division (residential permits)

Permitting authority: City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division (Public Works). Applies inside the consolidated City of Jacksonville; separately incorporated towns in Duval County may issue their own permits, so confirm locally. Florida Building Code applies. Historic districts may need a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Official sources

“Replacement of plumbing faucets after the stop, excluding water heaters”

Source: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/public-works/building-inspection-division/commercial-permits/residential-permits

“A building permit is required for any construction that physically changes or adds structures to your property”

Source: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/public-works/building-inspection-division/faqs

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