After-the-Fact Permits in Tampa & Gulf Coast

Explore After-the-Fact Permits for your project in Tampa & Gulf Coast.

Start by establishing what was built and what can still be inspected. Photos, earlier drawings and notices from the building department help establish the scope. Concealed work may need further investigation.

• Documenting an addition built before permits were completed
• Assessing completed work after a notice from the building department

• unpermitted work

Related permit topics include change of occupancy, change of use, code compliance, conversion, occupancy change and permit correction.

This page does not say whether a permit is required. Ask the local building department which approvals and documents your project needs.

Start with a short description. These details can help define the scope, but you do not need everything ready to request a quote.

• The project city or county, and the property address if known
• What you want to build, change or repair
• How the space or site is used now and what you plan to change
• Whether you have drawings or photos to share during follow-up
• The status of any permit application and comments received
• Your target dates or other scheduling constraints