**NOTICE**
Changes to permitting
Beginning Monday, April 28, the Growth Management Department will begin transitioning to a new permitting software. During this time, permit applications may be submitted as usual, including through mypermit@myokaloosa.com . We appreciate your patience and please accept our apologies for any issues this may cause.
Inspection requests may be emailed to gminspections@myokaloosa.com. Inspections may also be requested by phone at 850-651-7180 or 850-689-5080, or in person at our offices.
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Web Permitting can be used for all types of permits or inspections (i.e., building and planning permits, fire inspections, code enforcement, health and safety inspections). As of now, users can search on existing permits, gather parcel information, as well as estimate the fees of new permits.
Addressing
Okaloosa County does not address vacant land unless the property is located in a platted subdivision. In order to get and address for your vacant land a permit must be issued by the building permit office.
It must be one of these 3 permits types single family dwelling SFD (to build a house), electrical ELE (to put temporary power to the property), or manufactured home MFD (to place a mobile home).
Please contact the GM Address Coordinator at 850-651-7523 for any questions.
Other important links
Okaloosa County adopted building codes are as follows:
2023 Florida Building Code 8th Edition.
2023 Florida Plumbing Code 8th Edition.
2023 Florida Mechanical Code 8th Edition.
2020 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
2023 Florida Accessibility Code 8th Edition. (Based off the Florida 2012
Accessibility Code and the
2010 ADA Standards for
accessible design)
2023 Florida Gas Code 8th Edition.
2023 Florida Energy Conservation Code 8th Edition.
2023 Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition (Based off the NFPA 1,
Fire Code 2021 Edition
and the NFPA 101 Life
Safety Code 2021 Edition)
ASCE 7-22 Wind Design Criteria. (Referenced in the 2023 Florida Building Code)
