Building Department

The Building Department permits and inspects construction activities in Suwannee County to help protect the life, health, and property of our community. The Department is responsible for reviewing building plans and specifications to ensure compliance with adopted building codes and structural safety standards, as well as issuing building permits.

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention Contractors, Owner Builders And Electricians

Effective January 1, 2019
Permits Will Not Be Issued Until All Subcontractors Have Signed The Addendum.

Effective October 11, 2021

On October 5, 2021 The Suwannee County Board Of County Commissioners Unanimously Voted To Increase The Driveway Permit Fee To $50 Effective October 11, 2021

Attention Mobile Home Installers And Owners

Any Mobile Home Permit Issued After 5/1/2022 Will Require The Pad To Be Inspected Before Installation Of The Mobile Home
Failure To Have A Pad Inspection Could Result In The Mobile Home Being Removed
Robert Hinkle

Contact Information

Robert “Mac” Hinkle,
Building Official
E-mail: [email protected]
224 Pine Ave., S.W.
Live Oak, FL 32064
Phone: 386-364-3407
Cell: 386-688-3512

Mike Alban
Building Inspector
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 386-364-3407
Cell: 386-688-5408

Mylene Watts
Permit Technician
Email: [email protected]
224 Pine Ave., S.W.
Live Oak, FL 32064
Phone: 386-364-1997

Taylor Revels
Permit Technician
Email: [email protected]
224 Pine Ave., S.W.
Live Oak, FL 32064
Phone: 386-364-3407

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
No permits issued after 4:30 p.m.

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.