File for a Permit

Step 1.Confirm that your home 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.Check your eligibility

The following projects DO NOT require a permit

• Air Conditioning Window Unit: Unit in existing opening with existing electrical
• Appliance Replacement:  Excluding hot water heater
• Bath Tub - Condominiums & Apartments:  Permit needed for 2nd floor and above 
• Bath Tub - Single Family & Duplex:  Replace in existing location
• Cabinets - Replace existing
• Carpeting
• Doors - Replace interior only
• Driveway - Reseal existing on-site asphalt for single family/duplex - no striping (any work within the right-of-way requires Public Works & Engineering Approval
• Drywall - Wall repair less than 4 ft x 8 ft
• Electrical - Replacing existing light fixtures, fans, outlets, switch or cover plates with a similar approved product
• Fence - Repair/replace for previously permitted fence up to 16 ft (excluding pool barriers)
• Gutters - Residential only
• Painting
• Plumbing - Stopping leaks, clearing drain stoppages, and replacing faucets provided such work does not involve or require the replacement /rearrangement of valves or pipes
• Screen Room - Replace screening only
• Siding - Repair area up to 32 sq. ft.
• Sink or Faucet - Replace existing using existing supply and drainage
• Soffit or Fascia - Repair/replace up to 10 ft. (not including structural members)
• Stucco - Repair finish up to 32 sq. ft. 
• Water Closet - Replace in existing location
• Window Glazing - Replace if less than $200
• Window Repair - Repair if less than $200
• Wood Deck - Repair up to 20 sq. ft.
• Typically, any minor non-structural repair less than $750

If a permit is not required, you may proceed with your project. Otherwise if a permit is required, please proceed to the next step. 

Step 3.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 4.Submit a permit application

Use our Energy portal to submit a permit application. 

File a Permit Application

Step 5.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 will offer any applicable comments.

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

Step 6.Get approved and begin construction 

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