Building Forms & Documents
The City of Jamaica Beach follows the 2018 Series of the International Building Codes and the 2020 National Electrical Code, all building permits must comply with those codes.
- Jamaica Beach Permit Requirements - lists building codes adopted by the city, and some special requirements that may apply.
- New Construction or Addition Building Permit Application - use this Building Permit Application for new construction or additions.
- Building Permit Application - use this Building Permit Application for all other types of construction, installation, and repair work.
- Beachfront Construction Permit Application - use this Building Permit Application for construction within 1,000 feet of the beach vegetation line.
- Dune Protection Permit Application - use this Building Permit Application for work involving construction, landscaping activities or restoration projects on or near the vegetation line and dune system.
- Swimming Pool Permit Application - use this Building Permit Application when installing an in-ground or above ground swimming pool.
- Online Building Permit Payment (Bureau Code: 7609618) - use this link to pay for a building permit online. Please note: a convenience fee of 2.35% or minimum of $1.00 will be charged to your credit card by Certified Payments (a 3rd party processor company) for all credit card payments.
- Building Fee Schedule - lists the building permit fees, effective January 1, 2020.