Building Department

The Building Department is committed to providing exceptional service for all facets of building, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety plan reviews and inspections. Our primary mission is to safeguard the public, promote the health, safety and welfare of Newberry, its citizens, visitors and business owners through the fair enforcement of the Florida Building Code, National Electric Code, and the Florida Fire Prevention Code. We consider each construction project a partnership between the city, owners, design professionals and contractors as we work to provide the best possible outcome for all involved.

Helpful Links:

• 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, Eighth Edition (Effective Date: December 31, 2023)

• City of Newberry, Ordinance 2023-37 amended sections 14-35 and 14-36 of the Code to adopt the Florida Building Code

• 2020 National Electrical Code requirement changes for Single Family Residential

• City of Newberry, Ordinance No. 2023-14, adopted to Impose Transportation Impact Fees (Effective Date: November 27, 2023)

• SmartGov provides online building permit portal access for Contractors

  • The following information is required for registering: Your Name, Your Company Name, a Mobile Phone Number, Your Email Address and scanned copies of your State License, Liability, and Worker's Compensation Insurance. To ensure your information uploads correctly, reach out via email at buildingdepartment@newberryfl.gov. The Building Department will send you an ACCESS code to activate your Contractor Account.

To access publicly available information about land parcels in, and building permits issued by the City Of Newberry, click here

Do you need a permit for that?

Ever wonder who's job it is to repair any water issues? Private property is the owners responsibility, Public space is the jurisdictions responsibility.