About Us
About the Building Division
Our mission in the Building Division is to provide the highest level of professional services to ensure and promote a safe-built environment for the protection, enhancement, and livability of our great City. Our vision is to be a team of dedicated professionals working for the benefit of our community in a cordial manner, and to be recognized as a leader in our industry.
Created in 1992, the Building Division is a part of the Growth Management Department. We are a one-stop shop providing permits, plan review, and inspections for all residential and commercial construction projects within the City of Crestview.
Permits
For buildings located in the City of Crestview, a permit is required for a wide variety of construction, remodeling and repair work, including, but not limited to:
Residential Permits
- Single Family Homes
- Duplexes
- Apartment Buildings
- Townhouses
Commercial Permits
- Manufacturing Plants
- Offices
- Stores
- Warehouses
- Churches
- Restaurants
Miscellaneous Permits
- Air Conditioning (installation or replacement)
- Burglar Alarms
- Decks
- Docks
- Fences
- Permanent Generators
- Hurricane Shutters
- Irrigation
- Low-Voltage Electric
- Pools
- Propane Gas Tank Systems
- Roof Repair/Replacement
- Screen Enclosures
- Sheds
- Water Heaters
- Window/Door Replacement
- Fences
- Bathroom & Kitchen Remodels
- Solar Photovoltaic Systems
- Signs
- Demolition
Note: Prior to commencement of any construction or demolition, it is highly recommended that you call the Building Division at 850-689-1618 / 850-689-1619 to verify whether a permit is required. If work is performed without first obtaining a permit, the building owner will be responsible for paying a fine. In addition, the building owner may be required to pay for the approval of the work by a professional engineer or pay to have it dismantled, demolished, and/or redone.