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We encourage our customers to submit permit information, documents and questions via email to: Permitting@LakeWalesFL.gov
We often receive inquiries from residents as to whether or not they need a permit for various types of construction. The city building codes require a permit for any new building, addition, structure, remodeling work or demolition work. The city requires a permit so that construction plans can be reviewed and work can be inspected for compliance with all city building and zoning codes.
The Building Division staff facilitates the permitting process through the provision of checklists and worksheets describing what is required for various types of improvements. Failure to obtain a permit will result in the homeowner or contractor being required to pay double the permit fees as a penalty for non-compliance with city building codes.
All of the following require a permit:
This list may NOT be ALL INCLUSIVE, please contact the Building Division to determine if your construction project requires a permit.
Building Division
Phone: 863-676-5115 x 9201
Fax: 863-678-4050
Physical Address
201 W Central Avenue
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1320
Lake Wales, FL 33859
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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