Administrative overview · FIPS 12007
Bradford County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Bradford County Building, Zoning & Fire Prevention Department
For a project in or near Bradford County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
(904) 966-6223; inspections extension 1; Building Official/department extension 2
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Bradford County Courthouse, North Wing, 945 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091
Operating hours
Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, closed 12:00-12:30 for lunch; Friday 8:00 AM-1:30 PM
Review expectation
Usually 7-10 business days after a complete application with all required documents; the county FAQ says the Building Official may take up to 30 days for a new-home plan review and must report deficiencies within 10 days.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Bradford County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Bradford County Building, Zoning & Fire Prevention Department is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact (904) 966-6223; inspections extension 1; Building Official/department extension 2.
How long might review take?
Usually 7-10 business days after a complete application with all required documents; the county FAQ says the Building Official may take up to 30 days for a new-home plan review and must report deficiencies within 10 days.
How are inspections scheduled?
Schedule online through the Bradford iWorQ portal or call (904) 966-6223 extension 1. Requests should be made at least one business day before the inspection and before 4:30 PM; later calls move the inspection to two days out. Leave the name, permit number, inspection type, and callback number. Inspections generally run 8:30 AM-5:00 PM weekdays, with no guaranteed exact arrival time. A recorded Notice of Commencement is required for permitted work over $5,000, except qualifying HVAC work under $15,000.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, as the current statewide code administered by Bradford County, together with applicable Florida Fire Prevention Code and county land-development/zoning regulations. Municipal jurisdictions may differ: Starke properties or properties served by Starke utilities are directed to the City of Starke, and Lawtey, Brooker, and Hampton have local zoning departments. Bradford’s FAQ lists statutory exemptions for federally regulated structures, railroads, qualifying nonresidential farm buildings with the required agricultural exemption, temporary construction buildings or sheds, qualifying temporary mobile/modular offices, utility facilities, temporary production structures, tribal chickees, and certain prefabricated family mausoleums. Owner-builders may perform qualifying work on their own occupied property; fences under 8 feet do not require a building permit under the county FAQ, although zoning rules still apply. Cosmetic work is exempt only where covered by the Florida Building Code’s applicable exemption provisions.