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How to Check Your Martin County Building Permit Status

Original title: Martin County Building Permit Status | Martin County Florida

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and contractors can track the progress of construction projects online and must prepare for new state-mandated rules starting July 1, 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owners

They must use the online portal to track permit status and will be subject to new exemption rules starting July 2026.

Contractors

They are subject to the new permit exemption rules and their names can be used to search for permit records.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Key Facts

  • New building permit exemption rules under Florida HB 803 take effect on July 1, 2026.
  • Residents can check permit status online via the Accela Citizen Access portal without needing a login.
  • To search for a permit, users need a record number, house number/street name, or the name of the contractor/professional.
  • The search process requires navigating to Advanced Search > Search Records / Applications > Building within the portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an account to check my permit status?
No, you do not need a login to search for permits or permit status on the portal.
What information do I need to look up a permit?
You will need either the record number, the house number and street name, or the name of the contractor or professional associated with the permit.

Summary

This page provides instructions for residents to check the status of building permits using the Martin County online portal. It also notifies residents of upcoming changes to building s under Florida HB 803, effective July 1, 2026.

Why It Matters

Residents and contractors can track the progress of construction projects online and must prepare for new state-mandated rules starting July 1, 2026.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Upcoming Permit Exemption Changes

The county is proactively notifying residents of state-level changes to building permit exemptions that will take effect in mid-2026.

Connected Entities

locationMartin CountyThe local government entity providing the permit portal.Map →
otherAccela Citizen AccessThe online system used to search for permit status.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.martin.fl.us

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