Building Department
Permitting, inspections, and construction oversight for the Village.
Building Permits
Permit applications and construction approvals.
Project Updates
Status updates on active and planned Village projects.
CommunityConnect Permit Services
The Building Department uses CommunityConnect for permit applications, inspection requests, permit searches, and plan submissions. Please review the how-to resources below before getting started. Online payment availability will be announced when enabled.
Building Department Responsibilities
The Department is responsible for permit issuance and Florida Building Code-related plan review and inspections, which safeguard the public’s health, safety, and general welfare.
Permit Application Submittal Procedures
All permit applications must be submitted through CommunityConnect. Alternatively, applicants may submit an electronic link via email or provide a USB drive containing all required documents to Village Hall. The full Permit Application Submittal Procedures can be found by following the link.
Rush Plan Review Service
The Building Department is pleased to announce a new Rush Plan Review Service available for select trades. This expedited option reduces the standard review cycle from five business days to three business days. View the Schedule of Rush Plan Review Service Fees.
Review the required permit application documents before submitting an application.
Permit status updates are available through the CommunityConnect Public Portal, or by calling (305) 865-4121.
For more information regarding the types of projects requiring a Building Permit, please contact (305) 865-4121.
Permitted Construction Hours
The Department is responsible for permit issuance and Florida Building Code-related plan review and inspections, which safeguard the public’s health, safety, and general welfare.
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
No work permitted
Construction Work During Holidays
Construction work will be allowed on the following holidays.
Inspections
You may schedule, cancel, or check the status of an inspection through CommunityConnect,
or by calling (305) 865-4121.
Inspections requested before 3 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays, will be scheduled for the next business day. Inspections scheduled after 3 p.m. will be scheduled for the second business day.
Inspections cannot be requested more than 24 hours in advance.
Cancellation of an inspection must be done prior to 8 a.m. for an inspection that is scheduled for later that day.
Private Provider Registration
Private Providers must register their firm with the Indian Creek Village and are advised to complete the registration process before attempting to submit documents for permitting. Private Provider firms may not provide building code inspection services until their qualifications have been verified by the Building Department staff. Registrations are renewed annually each March or as required by the Building Official.
Please note: These documents are to be used for initial registration or renewals only—not for each project to be permitted.