Administrative overview · FIPS 12019
Clay 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
Clay County Building Division
For a project in or near Clay 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) 284-6307 or (904) 269-6307
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
435 Walburg Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
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 Clay County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Clay County Building Division 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) 284-6307 or (904) 269-6307.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Inspections are scheduled and managed through the Citizens Access Portal. A certified recorded Notice of Commencement, with the permit number, must be provided before the first inspection when required; Clay County’s FAQ states this applies to building permits over $5,000 and mechanical permits over $15,000.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
8th Edition of the Florida Building Code and the 2020 National Electrical Code. Clay County reports no local amendments to the state building codes. Beginning July 1, 2026, eligible work valued under $7,500 on qualifying single-family homes may be exempt, including repair or replacement of wood fence pickets/panels (not posts), floor-tile replacement, and gutter replacement. Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, structural work (including railings/guards, windows/doors, siding/soffits, roofing, and elevated decks), work in a flood-hazard area, right-of-way work, and planning/zoning permits remain required; projects may not be split into phases. Request written confirmation before work at buildingdivisionplanreview@claycountygov.com.