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How to Apply for a Building Permit in Martin County

Original title: Apply for a Building Permit | Martin County Florida

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and contractors must use the to submit permit applications and digital plans for construction projects in Martin County.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property Owners

Must use the online portal to apply for permits for residential construction projects.

Contractors

Required to use the ACA portal and Digital Plan Room for permit applications and document submissions.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

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Summary

Martin County provides an online portal for residents and contractors to apply for building permits and submit plans electronically. The county is also preparing for new state-level building permit exemptions taking effect in July 2026.

Key Facts

New Florida building permit exemptions under HB 803 take effect on July 1, 2026.
Building permit applications must be submitted through the Accela Citizen Access (ACA) Portal.
The county has launched a 'Digital Plan Room' in partnership with ePermitHub for electronic document review.
Users must create an account or log in to the ACA portal to begin the application process.
The county provides an ADA accessibility feedback form for users experiencing difficulty with the digital portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a building permit in Martin County?

You must use the online to create an account, log in, and submit your application.

What is the Digital Plan Room?

It is a new electronic document review solution integrated into the ACA Portal to help optimize the plan review process.

Are there new rules for building permits coming soon?

Yes, Florida HB 803 introduces new building permit exemptions that will become effective on July 1, 2026.

Why It Matters

Residents and contractors must use the to submit permit applications and digital plans for construction projects in Martin County.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Upcoming Legislative Change

The county is proactively preparing for HB 803, which will change permit exemptions in July 2026.

HB 803

Connected Entities

organizationePermitHub“Partner providing the Digital Plan Room solution.”Map →

otherAccela Citizen Access (ACA) Portal“The online system used for permit applications.”Map →

location2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34996“Physical address of Martin County offices.”Map →

locationMartin County“The local government entity managing the permit process.”Map →

other772-288-5400“Contact phone number for Martin County.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.martin.fl.us

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