Duval County Permit Search Guide
Duval County permit search usually means searching City of Jacksonville building permits through JaxEPICS, the official permitting system used by the Jacksonville Building Inspection Division. It helps buyers, homeowners, contractors, agents and insurance researchers look up permit records, inspections, certificates of occupancy and building-code activity.
Use this guide before you buy, remodel, reroof, close a permit, verify a contractor claim or apply online. It also explains when to check Jacksonville Beach COAST, Atlantic Beach eTRAKiT, Neptune Beach permits or a city building department instead of assuming every Duval property is inside the same portal.
Start here before using Duval County permit search
For most Jacksonville and Duval County properties, start with JaxEPICS and search by property address. The official Jacksonville services page says Online Property Search can be used to obtain and print building code violations, certificates of occupancy and research permit details. It also says to use Guest Sign In and search for Property by Address.
Confirm jurisdiction first. Search address in JaxEPICS. Open the address number to review permits or building-code details. Open the permit number to see permit details. Then check inspection history, status, contractor information and certificates of occupancy where available.
Permit route finder
Use this no-JavaScript tool to choose the right official search path. It works inside WordPress using only HTML and CSS.
Tap one option below. The recommended official route appears instantly.
Use Guest Sign In, then search for Property by Address. The official instructions say the address number is your link to permit or building-code enforcement details.
Use the exact permit number from a permit card, contractor document, inspection record, real estate file or insurance request. In JaxEPICS, the permit number is the link to permit details.
For inspection scheduling or inquiry, call 904-255-8500 and choose Option 1. For permit and inspection information, choose Option 4.
The official services page says Online Property Search can be used for building code violations, certificates of occupancy and research permit details. Use the CV tab for complaint/violation information.
For building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing permits or inspections, call 904-255-8500 or email BIDDocuments@coj.net. For zoning, use 904-255-8300 or Zoning@coj.net.
If the property is in Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach or another local jurisdiction, check that city permit page or portal too. Do not assume JaxEPICS contains every beach-city permit record.
Duval permit search plan tool
Use this quick planning board before opening the official portal.
Use JaxEPICS Guest Sign In and search Property by Address. Open the address number to reach permit or code details.
Use the permit number to open the permit detail record. Check status, description, contractor and inspection activity.
Call 904-255-8500 Option 1 for inspection scheduling or inquiry. Use Option 4 for permit and inspection information.
Use 904-255-8300 or Zoning@coj.net for questions like setbacks, allowed use or what can be built on a parcel.
Search address, permit number, COs, code violations, inspection final status and city jurisdiction before closing.
Use JaxEPICS. Jacksonville says online electronic permit submission is required for all permit types.
Buyer and homeowner risk checker
Use this before purchase, refinancing, insurance, reroofing, HVAC replacement, remodel work or after a contractor says “the permit is closed.”
Open or expired permit
Issued permit is not proof of final completion. Look for final inspection or closed status.
Wrong jurisdiction
Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach may require separate checks.
Major work found
Roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, structural or addition work should be reviewed carefully.
Code/violation tab
Use Online Property Search and check complaint/violation details where applicable.
Buyer checklist for Duval County permit records
A clean permit search is not just about finding one permit. It is about confirming the property history, jurisdiction and final status.
Search address
Start with the official JaxEPICS property address search.
Open permit numbers
Click each relevant permit number and review the detail page.
Check inspections
Look for inspection results, finals, holds, corrections or unresolved activity.
Check city portals
For beach-city properties, search the local city permit system too.
Search Duval County permits by address
Address search is the best first step when you know the property location but do not have a permit number.
Open JaxEPICS
Use Guest Sign In. Then choose the property/address search route. The official services page says the address number links to permits or building-code enforcement details.
Use simple address formats
Try street number and street name first. If no result appears, remove punctuation, apartment text or extra wording. Then try a broader street search where available.
No result can mean wrong address format, beach-city jurisdiction, older records, a permit filed under a different parcel/address format, or a record that needs public-records help.
Search by permit number
Permit number search is best when you have a permit card, inspection result, contractor email, insurance document, closing file or seller disclosure.
Enter the exact permit number
Use the number exactly as shown. In the official search workflow, the permit number is the link to the permit details record.
Read more than the title
Check permit type, description, address, contractor, issue date, status, inspection results, holds, corrections and final status.
Check inspections and permit status
The most common mistake is assuming “issued” means finished. A permit can be issued but still need inspections, corrections or final approval.
Not approval
Application activity does not mean the permit was issued.
Work allowed
Issued permit still needs required inspections.
Best signal
Final inspection or closed status is what buyers usually need.
Check risk
Old open records may need office review or correction.
Call 904-255-8500. Use Option 1 to schedule or inquire about an inspection. Use Option 4 for permit and inspection information.
Certificates of occupancy, complaints and violations
Jacksonville’s official services page says Online Property Search can be used to obtain and print information about building code violations, certificates of occupancy and research permit details.
Use Online Property Search
Use Guest Sign In and search by address. The CV tab is for complaint/violation activity. Review whether any record is tied to the property or permit history.
Homeowner permitting in Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s residential permit page says a homeowner may permit construction or renovations to their primary residence when the property is not for sale or rent and the owner’s name is on the deed.
Check homeowner eligibility
The homeowner must appear in person at the Building Inspection Division, 214 N. Hogan St., Room 280, Jacksonville, FL 32202, and can call 904-255-8500 Option 4 for permit and inspection information.
Owner-builder rules are serious. If the property is for sale, rent, lease or contractor-controlled work, confirm the correct permit path with the official Building Inspection Division before starting.
Apply for a Duval / Jacksonville building permit online
The official Building Inspection Division page says online electronic permit submission is required for all permit types. Use JaxEPICS for online permitting, document tracking and permit workflow.
Prepare the permit packet
Have project scope, property address, contractor or owner-builder details, plans, product approvals, site information, payment details and any discipline-specific documents ready before starting.
Submit through JaxEPICS
Use the official permitting system rather than emailing plans to an unrelated address or uploading documents to an independent guide page.
Duval County city check: Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach
Duval County permit research can be confusing because “Duval County” searches may point to consolidated City of Jacksonville records, while beach cities can have their own permit pages or tools.
Use JaxEPICS
Start with JaxEPICS and the Jacksonville Building Inspection Division for most Jacksonville/Duval permit records.
Open JaxEPICSUse COAST
Jacksonville Beach says COAST can search historical permit information, fees, inspection results and plan reviews.
Open COASTUse permits / eTRAKiT
Atlantic Beach has permit pages and a Community Development web portal for permit activity.
Open eTRAKiTCheck city permits
Neptune Beach lists permit pages and Planning & Community Development contact details.
Open permitsIf a property is close to a beach city or municipal boundary, check both the property jurisdiction and the relevant city building department before concluding that no permit exists.
Daily permit and statistical reports
If you are researching recent permit activity by category, Jacksonville’s statistical reports page says the permitting system provides access to daily, monthly and annual building inspection statistical reports.
Use reports for trend or recent activity research
Reports are grouped into residential construction new, residential construction existing, non-residential construction new and non-residential construction existing.
Duval County permit search phone number, email and office
Use these official contacts when the portal is not enough, when a record looks wrong, or when you need help with building, trade, zoning, right-of-way or plan-review routing.
904-255-8500
General building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing permit and inspection help.
904-255-8300
Use for setbacks, land use and “what can I build on my parcel?” questions.
904-255-8310
Use for right-of-way, driveway permits or site-development review questions.
214 N. Hogan St.
2nd Floor, Ed Ball Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Official Duval County permit search links
Use these official links only when you are ready to search, apply, verify or contact the building office.
Important notice
CountyPermitSearch.org is an independent guide, not the official City of Jacksonville, Duval County, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach or Neptune Beach website.
Only the official building office, inspector, plan reviewer, zoning staff, contractor licensing staff, city building department or code office can confirm whether a permit is required, complete, legal, finaled or approved.
Do not submit permit applications, payments, plans, IDs, owner documents or contractor documents to an independent guide page. Use official government portals only.
Duval County permit search FAQs
How do I search Duval County building permits by address?
Open JaxEPICS, use Guest Sign In and search for Property by Address. The official Jacksonville services page says the address number links to permits or building-code enforcement details.
What is the official Duval County permit search portal?
For most Jacksonville and Duval County building permit research, use JaxEPICS at jaxepics.coj.net. It is the official City of Jacksonville permitting system.
What is JaxEPICS used for?
JaxEPICS is used for permit search, online permit submission, permit tracking, dashboards, notifications and building inspection statistical reports.
Can I search by permit number?
Yes. Use the permit number from a permit card, inspection note, contractor document or closing file. In the official search instructions, the permit number links to permit details.
What phone number do I call for Duval building permit help?
Call 904-255-8500 for general assistance with building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing permits or inspections. The official email is BIDDocuments@coj.net.
How do I schedule or ask about a Jacksonville inspection?
Call 904-255-8500 and choose Option 1 to schedule or inquire about an inspection. Choose Option 4 for permit and inspection information.
Where is the Jacksonville Building Inspection Division?
The division is located on the 2nd floor of the Ed Ball Building at 214 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
What are the Building Inspection office hours?
The official Building Inspection Division page lists office hours as Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Can a homeowner pull a permit in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville says a homeowner may permit construction or renovation work on their primary residence if it is not for sale or rent and their name is on the property deed. The homeowner must appear in person at the Building Inspection Division.
Does JaxEPICS include certificates of occupancy and code violations?
The official Online Property Search instructions say the search can be used to obtain and print information about building code violations, certificates of occupancy and permit research details.
Should I search Jacksonville Beach separately?
Yes. Jacksonville Beach has its own Building Inspection Division and COAST permit query system. Check COAST for Jacksonville Beach properties.
Should I search Atlantic Beach or Neptune Beach separately?
Yes. Atlantic Beach has permit pages and eTRAKiT, while Neptune Beach lists permit and Planning & Community Development resources. Check the city portal when the property is inside that city.
Why does Duval permit search show no results?
No result may mean the address format is different, the property is inside a separate beach city, the record is older, the permit is under another address/parcel format, or public-records help is needed.
What should buyers check in Duval County permit records?
Buyers should check address search, permit numbers, inspection final status, certificates of occupancy, complaint/violation activity, contractor information, major work history and city jurisdiction.
Is CountyPermitSearch.org the official Duval County permit website?
No. This is an independent guide. Official permit searches, applications, inspections, corrections, approvals and payments must be handled through official government portals.