Building Safety in Putnam County, FL (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Putnam County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Childcare Center Rules
In unincorporated Putnam County, a family day care home caring for six or fewer children is allowed by right in any residential or agricultural district, but a facility caring for more than six children is a child day care center that needs a special use permit in specific zoning districts.
Child Day Care Center Rules, Putnam County
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 45-171
Sec. 45-171. - Child day care centers. (a)Family day care homes.(1)A family day care home providing care for six or less children shall be allowed in any residential or agricultural zoning district. Any family day care home which provides care for more than six children shall be considered a child care center and be subject to the requirements of subsection (b) below.(2)Such homes must be prope...
Building Permits
In unincorporated Putnam County, Section 8-20 adopts the Florida Building Code for all construction and maintenance of structures, enforced by the county building official under Section 8-19. Most work needs a permit and inspection, but Section 8-21 exempts small homeowner projects, detached accessory buildings under 150 square feet and 12 feet high, low wood decks, and 36-square-foot entry porches, from the permit and inspection step.
Putnam County building permit requirements
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code §§ 8-19, 8-20, 8-21
This article facilitates the proper administration and enforcement of the construction and maintenance of structures, and systems contained therein and relating to public safety, health, and general welfare. This article shall apply to and be enforced within all areas of the county not within the boundaries of any incorporated municipality of the county ... The county is required by state law t...
Building Inspections
In unincorporated Putnam County, the building official or a designee performs every required inspection under locally amended Section 104 of the Florida Building Code, adopted at Putnam County Code § 8-21(c). Inspectors review permit applications, inspect active construction, and can enter a property at reasonable times to check for code violations before a certificate of occupancy issues.
Putnam County Building Inspection Process
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 8-21(c) (Florida Building Code § 104.2, 104.4)
104.2 Applications and permits. The building official or designee shall receive applications, review construction documents and issue permits for the erection, and alteration, demolition and moving of buildings and structures, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this code. ... 104.4 Inspections. The building official or desi...
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