Building / Commercial Permit — Jacksonville
Jacksonville restaurant build-outs require a City commercial building permit, submitted via the JAXEPICS portal.
What it is. The commercial building permit for construction, alteration, or tenant improvement of the space.
Who issues it. City of Jacksonville — Building Inspection Division (City layer).
When you need it. Before construction/alteration. Restaurant plans must also be approved by the state DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
How to apply. Submit the permit application online through the JAXEPICS portal; schedule and pass inspections.
Fees. Per the City permitting fee schedule — see source (⟢ VERIFY).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- City of Jacksonville, Commercial Permits — https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/planning-and-development/building-inspection-division/commercial-permits — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.