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Building & Permits — Department Services

Everything you need to plan, permit, and complete your construction project in the City of Crestview.

Building Permit Applications

Submit residential and commercial building permit applications online or in person. Our staff reviews submittals and issues decisions promptly.

  • Residential new construction and additions
  • Commercial tenant improvements and new builds
  • Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and detached garages
  • Over-the-counter permits for minor work

Plan Review

Residential and commercial plan review for structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. We provide written correction notices and fast re-review.

  • Structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing review
  • Written correction notices with code references
  • Expedited review available for qualifying projects
  • Concurrent trade reviews to minimize wait time

Inspections Scheduling

Schedule required construction inspections online 24 hours a day. Choose a morning or afternoon window that works for your crew.

  • Online scheduling available 24 hours a day
  • Morning and afternoon inspection windows
  • Results posted to permit portal same day
  • Re-inspection request process available online

Contractor Licensing

Verify contractor registrations, submit license applications, and check license status for all trades working within Crestview city limits.

  • Verify contractor registration by name or license number
  • Submit new license applications online
  • Renew existing contractor registrations
  • Report unlicensed contractor activity

Zoning & Code Information

Look up zoning designations, setback requirements, allowable land uses, and applicable building codes for any parcel in the city.

  • Parcel zoning lookup by address or APN
  • Setback, height, and lot coverage requirements
  • Allowable land uses by zone designation
  • Adopted building and fire code editions

Certificate of Occupancy

Request a Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Completion once all required inspections have been finaled and approved.

  • Request after all required inspections are finaled
  • Applies to new buildings and change-of-occupancy projects
  • Letter of Completion available for residential work
  • Digital certificates issued via permit portal

Permit types

What requires a permit in Crestview?

Most structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work requires a permit. When in doubt, contact our office — starting without a permit can result in stop-work orders and required demolition.

  • New construction and additions to existing structures
  • Electrical panel upgrades, new circuits, and service changes
  • Plumbing and mechanical system installations and alterations
  • Fences over 6 ft, pools, spas, and retaining walls over 4 ft
Code-compliant construction

Have a project to permit?

Start your application online or contact our public counter staff for guidance on your project type.