File for a Permit

Online

Step 1.Confirm that your property is within City of Kissimmee limits

Although your address may say Kissimmee, you might be in unincorporated Osceola County, where permitting is handled by the Osceola County Permitting Division. Make sure you're in Kissimmee city limits before you continue.

Check City Limits

Step 2.Determine what type of permit you need

Review our permit list to determine the type of project you are requesting.

Chose your Permit Type

Step 3.Submit a permit application

Use our Energy portal to submit a permit application.

File a Permit Application

Step 4.Staff review

Once the application and plans have been submitted, City staff and other agencies will review the proposed request for compliance with City and State standards and offer any applicable comments.

Please continue to monitor your online Citizen Self-Service Portal to receive live updates, view comments, respond to comments, and upload and download documents and plans related to your project.

Step 5.Get approved and begin construction

Once your permit is approved, download applicable documents/plans from the Citizen Self-Service Portal and begin construction.

What can delay a building permit?

Starting construction without the permit or before the permit is issued.
Hiring a contractor who is unlicensed, unreliable, or unfamiliar with local codes/processes. Check your contractor at MyFloridaLicense.com and The Better Business Bureau's website.
Not registering or using the City’s Self Service Portal.
Submitting an incomplete or inaccurate permit application.
Unpaid fees or delays in payment of fees.
Insufficient or unclear plans and specifications for review.
Attempting to circumvent or bypass permit requirements.
Requesting expedited review.
Not asking for help with permit requirements and processes.
Lack of clear communication or timely follow-up from applicants.
Failure to schedule or pass required inspections.