Permit timelines in Duval County are more predictable than most homeowners expect — once you know which lane your project is in. A like-for-like interior remodel clears faster than a structural change, and a structural change clears faster than anything that touches setbacks or the flood map.
What moves fast
Simple electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits for existing footprints are often approved within a couple of weeks. The paperwork is standardized and the review is narrow.
What takes longer
Anything that changes the building’s footprint or load path adds engineering review, and anything near a flood zone adds elevation certificates. Plan for those from day one so they run in parallel, not in sequence.
Bring us your scope and we’ll tell you which lane you’re in before you spend a dollar on drawings.