The Building Department enforces codes and
regulations by the State of
Florida and Suwannee County governing the construction, alteration. and
maintenance of buildings and structures in Suwannee County for the
protection of residents and property.
The
departments staff reviews applications and issues building permits for
the construction of new buildings and structures and for the
alteration of existing ones. The staff performs inspections as
construction progresses to verify compliance with the applicable
construction codes and regulations. The Department also
investigates complaints, enforces the correction of building code
violations related to new and existing buildings, enforces local
regulations related to unsafe structures, and reviews the proposed
construction products used for the protection of the building envelope
to ensure that required standards within the manufacturing industry are
maintained, as well as administers the local contractor trade licensing
process, promotes adherence to contractor regulations and investigates
unlicensed contractor activity.
Suwannee County Building Department - 224 Pine Ave. SW, Live Oak, FL 32064
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm