Administrative overview · FIPS 12067
Lafayette 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
Lafayette County Building Department
For a project in or near Lafayette 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
(386) 294-3611; main county line (386) 294-1600
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
120 W. Main Street, Mayo, FL 32066
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 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 Lafayette County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Lafayette County Building 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 (386) 294-3611; main county line (386) 294-1600.
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?
Use the iWorQ portal for permit services and inspection information; owner-builders schedule all inspections. A Notice of Commencement must be recorded and posted before the first inspection when applicable. Building Department: (386) 294-3611.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, with applicable FEMA and county requirements The county portal describes owner-builder eligibility requirements, and the county publishes construction and electrical exemption disclosure forms. Detailed project-specific cosmetic exemptions were not stated on the reviewed pages.