Online Permitting is Active
Beginning Monday Nov. 3, 2025, applicants seeking licensing, building permits and development-related approvals must apply online using the Customer Service Support (CSS) portal. Applicants are encouraged to create an account and apply for permits and approval using this
online system.
This new system will provide a more efficient process without in-person visits to the office. Applicants will also be able to view all of the components of their project in one place and upload necessary documents via the new online permitting portal.
Citizens will also be able to create accounts and search for permits on a property.
View the video to learn how to register.
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Search Old Permits (thru April 2025)
Inspection requests may be emailed to gminspections@myokaloosa.com. Inspections may also be requested by phone at 850-651-7180 or 850-689-5080, or in person at our offices.
Upload Inspection Photos
Addressing
Okaloosa County does not address vacant land unless the property is located in a platted subdivision. In order to get and address for your vacant land a permit must be issued by the building permit office.
It must be one of these 3 permit types single-family dwelling SFD (to build a house), electrical ELE (to put temporary power to the property), or manufactured home MFD (to place a mobile home).
Please contact the GM Address Coordinator at 850-651-7523 for any questions.
Other important links
Okaloosa County adopted building codes are as follows:
2023 Florida Building Code 8th Edition.
2023 Florida Plumbing Code 8th Edition.
2023 Florida Mechanical Code 8th Edition.
2020 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
2023 Florida Accessibility Code 8th Edition. (Based off the Florida 2012
Accessibility Code and the
2010 ADA Standards for
accessible design)
2023 Florida Gas Code 8th Edition.
2023 Florida Energy Conservation Code 8th Edition.
2023 Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition (Based off the NFPA 1,
Fire Code 2021 Edition
and the NFPA 101 Life
Safety Code 2021 Edition)
ASCE 7-22 Wind Design Criteria. (Referenced in the 2023 Florida Building Code)
