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FILE 12031 · COUNTY OF DUVALSEAT · JACKSONVILLEPOPULATION · 1.0MVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Duval.

Duval County in Florida. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
2
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Jacksonville
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Duval County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatJacksonville
Population (est.)1.0M
FIPS12031
Building departmentCity of Jacksonville — Building Inspection Division (consolidated city/county)
Permit portalCity of Jacksonville Online Permits & Inspections
Fire marshalJacksonville Fire & Rescue — Fire Prevention Division
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County of
Duval
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 12031
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020) with Jacksonville amendments.

Duval County and the City of Jacksonville are consolidated, so permits route through City of Jacksonville for most of the county. Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Baldwin operate independent permit offices.

Coastal high-hazard areas and wind-borne debris regions trigger additional structural review along the beaches.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is Florida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · City of Jacksonville — Building Inspection Division (consolidated city/county)Last verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

State DBPR license is the primary credential; local registration required to pull permits within consolidated Jacksonville.

Building

City of Jacksonville — Building Inspection Division (consolidated city/county)

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

City of Jacksonville Online Permits & Inspections

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Jacksonville Planning & Development Department

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Jacksonville Fire & Rescue — Fire Prevention Division

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
VERIFY BEFORE BIDDING
Article III · County Overlay

What Duval County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
Verify
Construction: 1+ employee required
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
City of Jacksonville — Building Inspection Division (consolidated city/county)
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Financial responsibility; local bonds vary
State or county
County overlayFlorida DBPR contractor license required for state-licensed trades; liability and workers' comp per state thresholds.
Verify
Varies
City of Jacksonville — Building Inspection Division (consolidated city/county)
Source · City of Jacksonville — Building Inspection Division (consolidated city/county)Verify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN DUVAL COUNTY
2 CITIES
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Duval County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

JacksonvilleDuval County
01
St. JohnsDuval County
02
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN DUVAL COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Duval County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

Florida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/florida
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
County

City of Jacksonville — Building Inspection Division (consolidated city/county)

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

City of Jacksonville Online Permits & Inspections
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Jacksonville Planning & Development Department

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Jacksonville Fire & Rescue — Fire Prevention Division

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Duval County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Florida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board. Duval County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · Florida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (City of Jacksonville — Building Inspection Division (consolidated city/county)). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · City of Jacksonville — Building Inspection Division (consolidated city/county)
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Duval County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

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