Kissimmee permit search: look up permits and inspections

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Sources: the City of Kissimmee Permits and Inspections, File for a Permit, New Permitting Rules, Planning and Zoning and the city’s meeting calendar.

Permits and zoning in Kissimmee are handled by the city’s Development Services Department at City Hall, 101 Church St. Permit applications, plan reviews and inspection requests all go through the city’s online EnerGov portal. Before anything else, check that you are actually in the city: many Kissimmee addresses are in unincorporated Osceola County, which runs its own permitting.

Who to call

• Permitting Division (permits, inspections, HB 803 exemptions): 407-518-2379, permitting@kissimmee.gov
• Planning Division (zoning, site plans, land use): 407-518-2140, planning@kissimmee.gov, 101 Church St., second floor
• Apply online: the city’s Citizen Self-Service portal
• In the county, not the city? Osceola County’s permitting office

Kissimmee permit search: look up a permit

The city keeps every permit it issues in its EnerGov Citizen Self-Service portal. To look one up:

1. Go to the city’s Permits and Inspections page and choose Check Permit Status, which opens the permit search.
2. Enter the permit number or the property address. Searching by address shows every permit on file for that property.
3. Open a record to see its status, plan review progress, fees due and inspection results.

Applying, paying fees, uploading plans and requesting inspections all happen in the same portal.

Why use a permit search?

• Buying a home: check that a new roof, water heater, pool or addition was permitted and passed its final inspection. Florida law requires sellers to disclose work that affects the property, and the city warns that insurers can deny claims for work not done to code.
• Hiring a contractor: confirm the contractor actually pulled the permit before work starts, then check the contractor’s license at MyFloridaLicense.com.
• During a job: see which inspections have passed and which failed.

Can’t find it? Check the city limits lookup. Addresses outside the city line, even with a Kissimmee mailing address, are permitted by Osceola County, which has its own county permit search. For older records, file a public records request with the city, or call the Permitting Division at 407-518-2379.

Inspections: who to call

From the city’s inspection FAQ:

• Inspections usually take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. You cannot request a specific inspector.
• You do not need to be there unless access is needed, but the approved plans and permit must be on site.
• Inspections carry no extra fee. A failed or missed inspection must be paid for before you schedule another.
• Results are left on the job site in the permit box or on the permit card, and show in the portal. To talk to your inspector, call 407-518-2379 and leave a voicemail.
• After-hours inspections must be requested in writing to the building official; weekend and holiday inspections are billed at a four-hour minimum.

Step 1: Are you in the city?

Use the city’s city limits lookup. If your property is outside the line, Osceola County, not the city, handles your permit, inspections and zoning.

Step 2: Do you need a permit?

Florida’s HB 803 took effect July 1, 2026, and the city says many people have the wrong idea about it. Its explainer sorts work into two groups.

Always needs a permit:

• Electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas work
• Structural work on the frame or load-bearing parts of a building
• Windows, exterior doors, siding and roofing
• Any project worth $7,500 or more
• Any work in a designated flood zone

May be exempt, but you must ask first: small non-trade jobs on a single-family home under $7,500 and outside a flood zone, such as fencing that is not a pool barrier. Fill out the city’s exemption notification form, describe the work and its value, and wait for the Building Official’s stamped approval. Keep the approved form on site in case Code Enforcement asks for it. There is no permit fee for exempt work.

The city’s warnings: exempt work must still meet the Florida Building Code; you cannot split one job into pieces under $7,500; insurers can deny claims for work not done to code; and Florida law requires sellers to disclose work that affects the property.

Step 3: Apply and get inspected

1. Pick your permit type from the city’s list of permit types (new homes, additions, fences, pools, roofs, sheds, signs, demolition and more).
2. Apply online in the EnerGov portal. City staff and other agencies review the plans.
3. Track it with the permit status search.
4. Request inspections in the same portal. The city inspects in phases (foundation, slab, framing, insulation, final) so work is checked before it is covered up. A site that is not ready can draw a re-inspection fee.
5. Certificate of occupancy follows a passed final inspection for a new building.

Things the city says slow a permit down: starting work early, unlicensed contractors, an incomplete application, unclear plans, unpaid fees and missed inspections. Check a contractor’s license at MyFloridaLicense.com.

Zoning: what can go on your lot

1. Type your address into the city’s zoning map.
2. Check the uses allowed in that district on the zoning classifications page.
3. Talk to a city planner, 407-518-2140, before buying or designing.
4. Site plans, rezonings and use approvals go through current development review, which often has to be finished before a building permit can be issued.

The rules themselves are in the city’s Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.

Meetings where projects are decided

Development Services supports the Planning Advisory Board, Board of Adjustments, Historic Preservation Board, Code Enforcement Magistrate and Development Review Committee. The next dates on the city’s meeting calendar:

Agendas are posted on the city’s CivicClerk portal, linked from the meetings page, before each meeting.

What this means for you

• New roof, water heater or windows? You need a permit, HB 803 or not.
• A small fence under $7,500 may be exempt, but only after the city stamps your form.
• Ask a planner before you buy a lot or plan an addition: 407-518-2140.

Related: who to call at City Hall, public notices and property taxes.

Frequently asked questions

How do I search for a permit in Kissimmee?

Use the Check Permit Status link on the city’s Permits and Inspections page, which opens the search in the EnerGov Citizen Self-Service portal. Search by permit number or property address to see status, reviews and inspections. The Permitting Division answers at 407-518-2379.

Why can’t I find my permit in the Kissimmee permit search?

The property may be in unincorporated Osceola County, which keeps its own permits in a separate county system. Check the city limits lookup first. Very old permits may need a public records request to the city.

What time do Kissimmee building inspectors arrive?

Inspections usually happen between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. You do not have to be there unless the inspector needs access, but the approved plans and permit must be on site.

Do I need a building permit in Kissimmee?

For most work, yes. Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, structural, roofing, window, door and siding work always needs a permit, as does any project worth $7,500 or more or any work in a flood zone.

Does Florida still require building permits after July 1, 2026?

Yes, for most projects. HB 803 exempts only a narrow set of small, non-trade jobs on single-family homes, and in Kissimmee you must still file an exemption form and get it approved before work starts.

How do I apply for a building permit in Kissimmee?

Confirm the property is inside city limits, pick the permit type, then apply through the city’s EnerGov Citizen Self-Service portal. Questions go to the Permitting Division at 407-518-2379.

How do I find my zoning in Kissimmee?

Type your address into the city’s zoning map, then check the zoning classifications page. Planners answer questions at 407-518-2140 or planning@kissimmee.gov.

When does the Kissimmee Planning Advisory Board meet?

The board’s next meetings on the city calendar are 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.