city · Flagler County · Florida

Palm Coast, Florida Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

4.6

Friction Index Low Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

28 days

4 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$9,375

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$7,600

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,300

residential

Plan Review Fee

$475

per application

Delay Risk

16%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application (City of Palm Coast)
✓ Site plan (engineered for new lots)
✓ Flagler County impact fee payment
✓ SJRWMD stormwater permit (if applicable)
✓ Tree survey and protection plan
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Fire district review (Flagler County Fire Rescue)
✓ Utility connection permits (Palm Coast Utility)
✓ Erosion and sediment control plan
✓ Flood zone compliance (extensive A/AE zones near ICW)
✓ Coastal construction compliance (beachfront)
✓ Wind load calculations (120-130 mph)
✓ Florida Building Code 8th Edition compliance
✓ School concurrency certificate (Flagler County Schools)

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

One of Florida's fastest-growing coastal cities with large inventory of pre-platted residential lots. Streamlined process for standard single-family in ITT Grand Haven and Palm Harbor subdivisions. Flagler County handles impact fees. Strong digital portal infrastructure.

Recent Changes

Flagler County impact fees increased 8% Jan 2026. Palm Coast adopted expedited review for standard plan sets Q4 2025. New stormwater requirements for Intercoastal Waterway adjacent properties.

Rezone Probability

82%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(386) 986-3780

Official Website

https://www.palmcoastgov.com/government/departments/building-services

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