Inspections
In order to have your inspection on the next business day you must call by 4pm. Calls after
4pm will be scheduled for inspection in two business days instead of the next business day.
Inspection Line: 904.259.4896
Inspection Line: 904.259.4896
Maps
Baker County Zoning, Future Land Use, and FEMA Flood Zones can be found on the
Property Appraiser's site
. Simply turn on the specific layers on the menu to the top right of the map.
Access The Maps Here
Access The Maps Here
Termite Requirements
As of January 24, 2017 the Baker County Community Development Department will begin
requiring a second termite inspection on all new homes.
More Information Here
More Information Here
Forms & Applications
State Certified Contractors
You must provide the following before building permits will be issued:
Current State License
Liability Insurance & Workers Comp
Workers Comp Exemption Form
Occupational License
Mission Statement
The mission of the Community Development Department is to provide fair and equitable
administration and enforcement of state and county building codes, as well as the County's
Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations as approved by the Board of County
Commissioners; AND to do so in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and expedient for
the citizens and property owners of Baker County.
Please Take Note
If anyone other than the license holder is to purchase the permit, we must have an original,
notarized authorization(i.e. Power of Attorney) signed by the contractor listing those
persons authorized to pull permits.
Permit Fees
** Permits $139.00 or under will have an additional State Fee of $4.00**
** Permits over $139.00 will have an additional 3% State Fee **
ELECTRICAL PERMITS
FEE
200 AMP
$75.00
Commercial Electric ($200.00 = $6.00)
$206.00
Commercial Upgrade
$100.00
Construction Temp & Utility Pole (100 AMP)
$40.00
Pool Hook Up
$50.00
Upgrades/Additional Wiring
$50.00
Reconnect
$50.00
ROOF
FEE
Re-Roof
Based on Cost of Construction
Commercial Roof
Based on Cost of Construction
HV/AC
FEE
HV/AC Residential
$75.00
HV/AC Commercial
$100.00
MOBILE HOMES
FEE
Mobile Home Electric
$75.00
Mobile Home Plumbing
$50.00
Mobile Home HV/AC
$50.00
Move on Single Wide($195.00+$5.85)
$200.85
Move on Double Wide($245.00+$7.35)
$252.35
Move on Triple Wide($295.00+$8.85)
$303.85
PLUMBING
FEE
Plumbing + Fixtures
$25.00 + $6.00/Fixture
OTHER
FEE
Re-Inspection
$39.00 first
$49.00 each after
$49.00 each after
Moving of Permanent Structure
$100.00
Garage/Sheds/Carports
Based on Cost of Construction
Demolition
$50.00
Pool
Based on Cost of Construction
Culverts/Driveways
$59.00
Plan Review
1/2 Permit Fee (initial & 1 revision)
$10 per sheet for additional revisions
$10 per sheet for additional revisions
Working Without Permit
2x Permit Fee (1st Offense)
2x Permit Fee + $250 (2nd Offense)
2x Permit Fee + $500 (3rd Offense)
2x Permit Fee + $250 (2nd Offense)
2x Permit Fee + $500 (3rd Offense)
Buildable Lot Confirmation Letter
$25.00
Contractor Registration
$100.00
** Permits over $139.00 will have an additional 3% State Fee **
Fire Associated Fees
Fire Plan Review
1/2 Permit Fee (initial & 1 revision)
$10 per sheet for additional revisions
$10 per sheet for additional revisions
Adult Family Care Home
Assisted Living
Group Home
Assisted Living
Group Home
$50.00
Apartment/Condo/Camps
$65.00/building
Private Schools
Child Care Facilities
(Residential and Non)
Child Care Facilities
(Residential and Non)
$50.00
Firework Tents
Membrane Structures
Food Trucks
Membrane Structures
Food Trucks
$50.00
Restaurants
Amusement Parks
Carnivals & Festivals
Amusement Parks
Carnivals & Festivals
$100.00
Fire Pumps
Sprinklers w/Fire Pumps
Fire Alarms
Suppression
Hoods
Sprinklers w/Fire Pumps
Fire Alarms
Suppression
Hoods
$50.00
New Construction Commercial
Certificate of Occupancy
Occupant Change
(Under 5,000 square feet)
Certificate of Occupancy
Occupant Change
(Under 5,000 square feet)
$50.00
New Construction Commercial
Certificate of Occupancy
Occupant Change
(Over 5,000 square feet)
Certificate of Occupancy
Occupant Change
(Over 5,000 square feet)
$75.00
Re-inspection
(Within 1 year of first)
(Within 1 year of first)
$39.00
Planning & Zoning Application & Advertising Fees
ADDITIONAL FEES SUCH AS POSTAGE AND RECORDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE) WILL BE
CHARGED ALSO.
APPLICATION
FEE
ADVERTISING
Article Amendment-Text
$150.00
$500.00
DRI(Development of Regional Impact)
$20,000.00
Cost To Be Determined
Family Lot Division
$125.00
Not Applicable
Family Lot Temporary Use Permit
$125.00
Not Applicable
Final Development Plan (plus $20 per acre)
$450.00+A
Not Applicable
Home Occupation (Limited Notice)
$125.00
$365.00
Large Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (plus $20 per acre)
$500.00+A
$500.00
PUD (Planned Unit Development) (plus $20 per acre)
$350.00+A
$385.00
Preliminary Development Plan
$200.00 + Engineer Review
$385.00
Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (1 acre or less)
$250.00
$385.00
Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (1 to 10 acres add $20 per acre)
$400.00+A
$385.00
Special Exception
$200.00
$385.00
Special Exception: Road Closing (technical fees will apply)
$200.00
$385.00
Special Exception: Limited Notice
$200.00
$385.00
Special Use
$200.00
$385.00
Subdivision Application Ordinance 2005-02: Preliminary Review
$200.00 + Engineer Review
$385.00
Subdivision Application Ordinance 2005-02: Final Review
$450.00 + A
+ Engineer Review
+ County Attorney
+ State Certified Surveyor Review
+ Engineer Review
+ County Attorney
+ State Certified Surveyor Review
Not Applicable
Variance
$200.00
$385.00
Zoning Change (plus $20 per acre)
$200.00+A
$385.00
Technical Fees
Attorney Review
$250.00
Engineer Review (Minimum 3 hours)
$110.00 per hour
Northeast Florida Regional Council Assistance
$55.55 per hour
Northeast Florida Regional Council Assistance for Mapping Services (Minimum 2 hours per map)
$55.00 per hour
State Certified Surveyor Review
$250.00
Zoning Compliance Letter
$25.00