Site Development, Permitting and Utilities

• JEDC Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB)
  This committee is responsible for all development in the downtown area (click here to view maps) including land use amendments, zoning, site reviews, rezoning and historic preservation. All developments in Downtown Jacksonville are subject to the Downtown Zoning Overlay (click here to view more information). Visit the JEDC DDRB.

• City of Jacksonville Planning and Development Department (all areas of the City outside of the Downtown boundary)
  This department is responsible for land use amendments, zoning, site reviews, rezoning and historic preservation for all areas of the City outside of the Downtown boundary. Visit the City of Jacksonville Planning and Development Department
  
   

• City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division
  This department issues permits for all residential and commercial construction within the City of Jacksonville and code enforcement. Visit the City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division.
  
   
• City of Jacksonville Business Tax (formerly known as an Occupational License)
  The City of Jacksonville Business Tax is levied annually by the Tax Collector for businesses operating within the City of Jacksonville. Visit the City of Jacksonville Occupational License website.
  
   
• Utilities
  JEA is the consolidated provider of electricity, water and sewer for Jacksonville. Because JEA is a consolidated provider, rates are extremely competitive to other regions. www.jea.com
   

Other City of Jacksonville (COJ) Permitting and Site Development Resources

• COJ Development Management Group
• COJ Fire and Rescue Department (Fire Prevention)
• COJ Property Appraiser
• COJ Environmental Resources Management
• COJ GIS Maps
• Duval County Health Department

State Permitting and Agencies

• St. Johns Water Management District
• Florida Department of Community Affairs
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• Florida On-Line Professional Permitting
• Florida Business Licenses, Permits and Regulation
• Florida Department of Transportation