Levy County, on the Gulf coast between Gainesville and the Big Bend, issues building permits through the Levy County Development Department in Bronson. The process is still partly paper-based, so knowing what to bring saves a second trip.
Certified or registered: the state side
Florida has two kinds of construction license. A certified contractor (license number starting with "C") passed the state exam and may contract anywhere in Florida. A registered contractor (number starting with "R") holds a local certificate of competency and may contract only in the jurisdictions where that local license is held (F.S. 489.105, F.S. 489.117). Every Division I and Division II certified license issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board requires passing the state Business and Finance exam. Electrical and alarm licenses come from a separate board and use their own exam.
Levy County Development Department
The county's Building Permit page explains how applications move:
- Applications are reviewed twice a day, at 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- Electronic applications are available on request from the Development Department.
- Payments, attachments and drawings must be submitted in person, in non-electronic format.
- For new construction, contact the department before filling out any forms.
What the permit application asks for
The permit application asks for the flood zone, elevation and minimum finished floor elevation, the cost of improvements, square footage, the power company (the form lists CFEC, Duke, Clay and SECO), and the contractor's business name, state license number and license holder name.
Depending on the job, the county's checklist includes:
| Document | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Notice of Commencement | Jobs over the lien law threshold |
| Site plan and zoning approval | All new structures |
| Engineered plans and truss engineering | New construction |
| Product approvals and form | Windows, doors, roofing and other regulated products |
| Energy calculations, Manual J, AHRI certificate, duct layout | HVAC and new homes |
| Septic permit, utility application, right-of-way affidavit | Site work |
| Mobile home blocking and tie-down layout | Manufactured homes |
| Pool safety barrier affidavit and flow calculations | Pools |
The county asks for Florida product approval documentation, so keep approval numbers for the windows, doors and roofing you install.
Owner-builders
Levy County's owner-builder affidavit follows F.S. 489.103(7). Owners who hire unlicensed workers take on liability, and the county reminds them that the Construction Industry Licensing Board may be unable to help with losses caused by unlicensed contractors.
Business tax receipt
We did not find an official Levy County page describing a county local business tax for contractors. Contact the Levy County Tax Collector, which has offices in Bronson, Chiefland and Williston, and the city where your business is located.
Communities
Bronson (county seat), Chiefland, Williston, Cedar Key, Inglis, Yankeetown, Otter Creek and part of Fanning Springs.
State license guides
| License | Guide |
|---|---|
| General, building, residential (Division I) | General contractor license |
| Roofing | Roofing license |
| Air conditioning A and B | HVAC license |
| Plumbing | Plumbing license |
| Electrical (separate board) | Electrical license |
Levy County FAQ
Can I submit a permit entirely online? Not entirely. The county says payments, attachments and drawings must be submitted in person in non-electronic format.
When are permit applications reviewed? Twice a day, at 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Does the county need my state license number? Yes. The application asks for the contractor's state license number and license holder name.
Next step
Levy County's application starts with your state license number. Every CILB certified license requires the Business and Finance exam; prepare with our Florida Business & Finance Exam Prep.