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Are building permits public record in Florida?
Yes. Building permits issued in Florida are public records under the Florida Public Records Law (F.S. ch. 119). Many cities, including Orlando, also publish them as free open data that anyone can download and search.
By Matt K, Founder & CEO, PermitWire · Updated November 11, 2026
What a Florida permit record includes
Records usually show the address, permit type, a description of the work, the declared project value, the issue date and often the contractor of record. Owner names and phone numbers are often redacted or left out of open-data feeds.
Using Florida permit records for sales
Contractors may use public permit records to find projects. Mail and door-to-door outreach are the simplest routes. For calls and texts, check the National Do Not Call Registry and federal TCPA rules, and get consent before any automated text.
Florida also has its own telemarketing law, the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (F.S. 501.059), which covers automated calls and texts. Get written consent before any automated outreach to Florida phone numbers.
PermitWire cities in Florida
- Orlando, FL building permits (414 in the latest run) · official source
This page is general information, not legal advice.