The City of Seminole Building Division (Community Development) issues building permits for property inside Seminole city limits. Applications, contractor registration, and permit tracking run through the city's Citizenserve online portal. Contractors must register their license with the city through the portal before applying for a permit.
Property owners and licensed contractors doing construction, remodels, roofs, windows and doors, pools, or trade work on residential property in the City of Seminole. Owner-builders submit a Homeowner Affidavit.
Register your account on Citizenserve
Create an account on the City of Seminole Citizenserve portal.
www6.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=showHomContractors: apply for a contractor's license with the city
Contractors must apply for a contractor's license (contractor registration) through the portal before applying for a permit.
myseminole.com/192/PermitsApply for the permit online
Once contractor registration is processed, submit the online permit application with the required forms for your project type (for example Notice of Commencement, product approvals, checklists).
www4.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=showPerPay fees and schedule inspections
Permit fees follow the city Permit Fee Schedule (a 3.5% credit card convenience fee applies). Inspection Hotline: 727-398-3110.
myseminole.com/DocumentCenter/View/1539/Permit-Fee-Schedule-| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit, job valuation $0 to $1,000 | $50 base fee | City of Seminole Permit Fee Schedule |
| Building permit, job valuation $1,001 to $20,000 | $50 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000 | Higher valuation tiers: $20,001 to $40,000 is $225 plus $10.50 per $1,000; $40,001 to $60,000 is $425 plus $12.00 per $1,000; $60,001 to $100,000 is $650 plus $13.50 per $1,000; $100,001 to $500,000 is $1,000 plus $10.00 per $1,000 |
| Plan review fee | 50% of the building permit fee | Plus FS 468 surcharge of 1.5% (minimum $2) and FS 553 surcharge of 1% (minimum $2); re-inspections $75 or $125; after-the-fact permits are doubled |
Fee amounts change, the linked official schedule always controls.
Building Division: 727-391-0204; Permit and Licensing Technicians: 727-392-1966 ext. 126; [email protected]; Inspection Hotline: 727-398-3110. Address: 9199 113th Street, Seminole, FL 33772, hours 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.