Forms & Checklists

These permit checklists and forms are available to assist customers in submitting complete permit applications, plans, and documents. This simplifies and expedites the permit approval process. While the checklists are thorough, they are not exhaustive and do not apply to every project type.
To request a copy of any of the below forms or checklists, please email buildinginspection@lakelandgov.net.

CONTRACTORS:  Please note that your application for permits must be made through iMS, with plan submissions completed through ePlan, as applicable.

Checklists for Permit Submissions

• Additions - Residential
• Demolition
• Dock
• Fence/Retaining Wall (English)     (Español)
• Generator
• Mobile Home Setup
• Remodel - Residential
• Roofing (English)     (Español)
• Seawall
• Shed/Garage - Site Built
• Shed - Premanufactured (English)     (Español)
• Tents
• Window/Door/Hurricane Shutters Replacement (English) (Español)
• Wood Deck

Pool / Spa / Hot Tub

• Commercial Swimming Pool - Application
• Hot Tub/Spa
• Residential Swimming Pool
  • Residential In-Ground Swimming Pool Information Sheet
  • Residential Above-Ground Swimming Pool Information Sheet
• Pool Enclosures

Photovoltaic (PV) Systems - Solar Panels

• Solar Photovoltaic Permit Checklist
• Plan Submittal Requirements
• Standardized Application 1 - Standard String System
• Standardized Application 2 - Micro-Inverter System
• Lakeland Electric PV Agreement
• Your Rights: Solar Energy Systems (Zoning)

Signs

• Sign Submittal
• Sidewalk Sign
• Owner Authorization Letter

Parklets and Sidewalk Cafes

• Public Works Inspection Information 
• Sidewalk Café and Parklets Permit Standards and Conditions

Forms

• Application for Contractor Registration and Requirements
• Building Permit Extension/Renewal
• Fire Permit Extension-Renewal 
• Duct Leakage Test Report (7th Edition)
• Envelope Leakage Test Report (Blower Door Test) (8th Edition)
• Fault Study Request (Lakeland Electric)
• Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation (8th Edition)
• Notice of Commencement
• Owner-Builder Packet
• Owner Builder Packet Español
• Pool Safety Affidavit of Compliance
• Pool/Spa Contractor's Supplement (Document under ADA review)
• Power of Attorney/Signature Authority
• Power of Attorney Removal
• Pre-power Request (Required to set meter)
• Private Provider Application
• Product Approval Checklist - Building Department
• Residential Site Plan Guidelines (Document under ADA review)
• Revisions and Corrections
• Sidewalk Sign Indemnification
• Contractor Declaration