City of Sarasota
City of Sarasota jurisdiction is distinct from unincorporated Sarasota County. City zoning and business tax review may apply even when other county or state approvals are also required.
Contact
Building department
City of Sarasota Development Services
(941) 263-6000
City building permits and inspections are handled by City Development Services.
Permit portal
other
City's online building and permitting portal. Confirm application type and current submittal requirements with Development Services.
Planning & zoning
(941) 263-6000
Business tax receipt
Related workflows
Check contractor licensing and local registration
license
Check driveway, road access and right-of-way permits
transportation
Check flood maps and local floodplain review
flood
Check utility service and development capacity
utilities
Check zoning and proposed land use
zoning
Confirm the permitting jurisdiction for a Sarasota County address
property
Find recorded property documents
property
Identify business tax receipt requirements
business
Route a building permit application
building
Route fire and life-safety plan review
fire
Route onsite sewage and septic questions
utilities
Route tree, wetlands and environmental review
environment
Verified from official sources on 2026-10-06.