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FILE 12109 · COUNTY OF ST. JOHNSSEAT · ST. AUGUSTINEPOPULATION · 300KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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St. Johns.

St. Johns 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
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
St. Augustine
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

St. Johns County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatSt. Augustine
Population (est.)300K
FIPS12109
Building departmentSt. Johns County Building Services
Permit portalSt. Johns County Online Permitting Portal
Fire marshalSt. Johns County Fire Rescue - Fire Marshal's Office
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County of
St. Johns
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 12109
Article I · County Baseline

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

Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) is the current standard enforced throughout the county.

The county handles permitting for all unincorporated areas, while the cities of St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach maintain their own independent building departments. Projects in unincorporated areas are subject to specific coastal construction control lines and extensive flood zone regulations due to the county's Atlantic coastline and St. Johns River frontage.

The county enforces a strict Tree Protection Ordinance that requires specific permitting and mitigation for the removal of protected trees on residential and commercial sites.

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 · St. Johns County Building ServicesLast 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.

Contractors must register their state license with the county building department before pulling permits for work in unincorporated areas.

Building

St. Johns County Building Services

Permits, plans, inspections

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

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

St. Johns County Online Permitting Portal

Apply, track, pay

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

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

St. Johns County Planning and Zoning Division

Land use, plan review

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

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

St. Johns County Fire Rescue - Fire Marshal's Office

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 St. Johns 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
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Construction: 1+ employee required
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
St. Johns County Building Services
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Financial responsibility; local bonds vary
State or county
County overlayContractors must provide proof of state-mandated workers' compensation and general liability insurance, with the county listed as a certificate holder for permit issuance.
Verify
Varies
St. Johns County Building Services
Source · St. Johns County Building ServicesVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN ST. JOHNS COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in St. Johns 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.

St. AugustineSt. Johns County
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN ST. JOHNS COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in St. Johns 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
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Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
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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
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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

St. Johns County Building Services

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

St. Johns County Online Permitting Portal
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

St. Johns County Planning and Zoning Division

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

St. Johns County Fire Rescue - Fire Marshal's Office

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 St. Johns County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Florida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board. St. Johns 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 (St. Johns County Building Services). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · St. Johns County Building Services
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.

St. Johns 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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