Building Department Permit Services Hours
Phone: (305)664-6437
***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
Effective May 1, 2023
- All Building Permit Applications and Planning Applications must be submitted electronically through the CityView Portal using an active registered portal account
- Applications submitted in paper format prior to May 1st will be allowed to continue in paper format
- Revisions to permits issued in paper (hard-copy format) will be required to be submitted electronically
- All document submittals for issued permits must be uploaded electronically to the permit record
- Engineered drawings must contain a digital seal, through a third-party vendor, that can be validated upon submittal
- Contractor/Owner-Builder will be responsible to print out permit card and approved plans and have available at jobsite
- We are currently accepting electronic permits through CityView Portal
- To request training, please contact Evelyn Fraley at evelyn.fraley@islamorada.fl.us
BUILDING DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Building Department offices are located on the second floor of the Administrative Center and Public Safety Headquarters, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, 33036. The Building Department duties are to enforce the local and state codes regarding the construction and maintenance of the buildings and structures in an impartial manner in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Islamorada, Village of Islands. Building Department services include:
- Intake of Building Permits,
- Building and Trade Plan Review,
- Issuance of Building Permits,
- Maintain Permit Records as required by State law,
- Inspections during Construction,
- Permit Extensions,
- Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy,
- Contractor Registrations,
- Floodplain Management,and providing Flood Protection Resources
- FEMA Inspections,
The Building Department strives to communicate and educate contractors, developers, citizens, and design professionals on Florida Building Code related issues and procedures in place to preserve the quality of life for our community.
WHEN A PERMIT IS REQUIRED
A Building Permit is required for most types of construction work within the Village. Please click this link to determine which types of projects do not require a Building Permit. If your project is not listed, a Building Permit is required.
HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION
Construction hours are between 7:30 a.m. until sundown every day of the week.
INSPECTIONS
To schedule an inspection, please access our CityView Portal at http://cvportal.us/CityViewPortal.
NOTE: In accordance with Chapter 713, Florida State Statutes, for improvements in the amount of $2,500 & over, (exception only for repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system in the amount of $15,000 & over), a Notice of Commencement (NOC) shall be recorded at the County Clerk’s office. Please ensure a copy of filed Notice of Commencement has been provided to the Building Services Department prior to requesting the first inspection. NOC's that have been recorded can be uploaded to the permit record through CityView Portal to the permit record after the permit has been issued. Please allow staff at least 1-2 business days to process the receipt of the recorded NOC. Failure to provide a Notice of Commencement will result in cancellation of requested inspection.
Inspections submitted after 7:00 a.m. will be performed for the next business day. If an inspection is submitted prior to 7:00 a.m. it will be performed on the same business day. If an inspection cannot be scheduled as requested, an email will be sent to the primary contractor of record or owner-builder on the permit.
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
State-certified and registered contractors with valid Monroe County Certificate of Competency that wish to conduct work in Islamorada, Village of Islands, must register with the Village by submitting all applicable documentation listed on the Contractor Registration Checklist. Contractors must first create a CityView Portal Account for the Business. Go to CityView Portal via https://cvportal.us/CityViewPortal and use the "Portal Help" link to follow the instruction sheet "Contractor License Registration (Required to work in the Village)". REMEMBER: Use a BUSINESS Email address not a personal Email address. This will be the email address the Village will use for all correspondence with you. Once you create your contractor registration account, you will need to set up and activate the Business Portal User Account. It is the responsibility of the contractor to upload renewed registration items and pay annual fees to maintain the contractor registration in an active status at all times.
When contracting for home repairs or improvements it's important to proceed with caution. Hiring an unlicensed contractor can result in other consequences including additional damage to your property. A licensed contractor has the necessary education, skills, and expertise to perform the work, and has also acquired the insurance protections his license requires. To verify a contractor’s State license or file a complaint against a State licensed contractor, call 1-850-487-1395 or visit www.myfloridalicense.com. You may contact the Monroe County Licensing Coordinator at 305-289-2583 to inquire if a contractor is properly licensed with the County or if you want to obtain a Certificate of Competency with Monroe County.
FORMS OF PAYMENT
Payments are accepted by the Finance Department.
By Mail. Checks and money orders made payable to “Islamorada, Village of Islands” can be mailed to: Finance Department at 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036. Please note the building permit number on the memo line of the check.
In person. In-person payments by check, money order, cash, debit card and credit card are accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday on the third floor of the Administrative Center and Public Safety Headquarters.
Online. Online payments by check ("ACH"), debit card or credit card may be made through the CityView portal.
CONTACT US:
Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
Karla Vasquez
Permit Clerk/Contractor Registration
Phone: 305-664-6437
karla.vasquez@islamorada.fl.us
Shannon McClurg
Permit Clerk
Phone: 305-664-6431
shannon.mcclurg@islamorada.fl.us
Laurie Postrion
Permit Clerk
Phone: 305-664-6433
laurie.postrion@islamorada.fl.us
Evelyn Fraley
Building Services Coordinator
Phone: 305-664-6436
evelyn.fraley@islamorada.fl.us
Megan Rumbaugh
Floodplain/CRS Coordinator
Phone: 305-664-6423
megan.rumbaugh@islamorada.fl.us
Electrical Plans Examiner/Inspector
Phone: 305-664-6451
plansexaminerEl@islamorada.fl.us
Building Plans Examiner
Phone: 305-664-6432
plansexaminer@islamorada.fl.us
Building Inspector
Phone: 305-664-6425
building.inspector@islamorada.fl.us
Sheila Denoncourt
Chief Building Official
Phone: 305-664-6430
sheila.denoncourt@islamorada.fl.us