At a glance
- Who
- Homeowners with a home inside the City of Palmetto.
- What
- Apply and schedule inspections through the Access my Gov portal. Building Department: 941-721-2166. Inspection line: 941-721-2534.
- When
- Before work starts. A permit is also required to erect a fence.
- Where
- 601 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL 34221. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Why
- The city has its own department, so the county is not the office for a home inside city limits.
Contacts and hours
- Address: 601 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL 34221.
- Building Department: 941-721-2166.
- Inspection line: 941-721-2534.
- Fax: 941-723-4539.
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- General City phone: 941-723-4570, at 516 8th Avenue West.
Note that the department's listed hours end at 3 p.m., earlier than most office hours. Plan your call or visit for the morning.
The online portal
The city's page links to an online portal called Access my Gov at accessmygov.com. The page says you can use it to apply for building permits, check permit results, schedule inspections and search addresses. The page also lists a second portal, BS&A Online.
Remodeling in Palmetto?
Leave your name and number. We call back by the next business day to set up a free in-home visit and a written estimate.
Prefer to talk now? Call or text (941) 284-2218.
What needs a permit
The page says: "A permit is also required to erect a fence." It also says storage sheds and other minor construction projects need permits, and to call 941-721-2166 before starting if you are unsure. Read our fence permit guide for more.
We found no Palmetto rules on the page for garage conversions, room additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels or concrete patios. Ask the department. Our pages on garage conversions and bathrooms list questions to bring.
How long it takes
The department page does not state review or turnaround times. Ask when you call. If you are lining up a contractor, ask for that answer before you set a start date.
Palmetto flood rules
We found no Palmetto flood rules on an official page. Manatee County has flood lookup tools on its flood page. Ask the department whether the county's tools apply for your address. See flood zone lookup.
Palmetto or county?
Homes inside the City of Palmetto deal with the city. Homes outside the city deal with Manatee County Development Services. If you are not sure, either office can tell you. Our Manatee County permit guide covers the county side.
What to have ready before you call
- Your street address.
- A one-line description of the job.
- Your survey or a sketch of your lot, if the work is outside the house.
- Your contractor's name and license number. You can check any Florida license at myfloridalicense.com.
Questions to ask the Building Department
- Does my job need a permit, such as a fence, shed or small project?
- Which documents do you need with the application?
- How long is a review right now?
- How do I schedule inspections? The inspection line is 941-721-2534, and the portal also schedules them.
- Will you confirm the answer by email?
Hours and timing
The department's hours end at 3 p.m., and our own office hours run until 5 PM. If you want to call the department, call in the morning. Applications you submit online through the portal do not depend on those hours, but a person answering your question does.
Check your contractor's license
Before anyone pulls a permit for you, check their license at myfloridalicense.com. It is free and takes a minute. Hildebrand Construction & Remodeling holds Florida Certified Building Contractor license CBC1257253 and has been licensed since 2009. Our page on how to check a contractor license walks through it step by step.
Small projects are covered too
It is easy to assume that a shed, a fence or a small outdoor project is too minor for a permit. The city's page says otherwise: it says storage sheds and other minor construction projects need permits. If you are unsure about your own plan, the page tells you to call 941-721-2166 before starting. A short call costs nothing and can save you from a stop-work problem later. If you would rather have a contractor ask for you, we can help during a free in-home visit.
How Hildebrand handles Palmetto projects
Hildebrand Construction & Remodeling is based in Palmetto, at 1500 15th Ave Dr E Unit 108, Palmetto, FL 34221. We pull every permit the job requires and meet Florida Building Code inspections. One licensed contractor runs the whole job, and we quote after an on-site visit.
See remodeling in Palmetto and home restoration. Call or text (941) 284-2218, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Questions homeowners ask
What are the City of Palmetto building department hours?
The city's page lists Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What is the City of Palmetto building department phone number?
941-721-2166. The inspection line is 941-721-2534.
How do I apply for a Palmetto building permit online?
The city links to a portal called Access my Gov. You can apply, check results and schedule inspections there.
Does Palmetto require a fence permit?
Yes. The city's page says a permit is required to erect a fence.
Building or remodeling in Palmetto?
Get a free in-home consultation and written estimate from a Palmetto-based Florida licensed general contractor. We handle the permits the job requires.