Northwest Florida · Leon County · Permit Approvals
Permit approvals in Leon County (unincorporated), Leon County
Leon County (unincorporated)'s published private provider fee schedule may not fully meet HB 803 requirements.
How Cleard compares
| Cleard | Permit Expediter | Private Provider Only | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit application & filing | |||
| Private plan review (F.S. 553.791) | |||
| Virtual inspections | |||
| HB 803 fee monitoring | |||
| NOC e-recording | |||
| Subcontractor COI coordination | |||
| Corrections management | Partial | ||
| COC filing at close | |||
| Real-time status dashboard | |||
| Dedicated point of contact | Varies |
HB 803 Status · Leon County (unincorporated)
Schedule (June 2022) shows 40% administrative fee — 60% reduction — which exceeds HB 803 floor. But schedule predates HB 803 by 4 years. Verify post-July 2026 update.
Source: Leon County (unincorporated) fee schedule
Cleard monitors every municipality's HB 803 compliance in real time. If fees drop below the statutory minimum, we flag it on your permit and help you recover the difference.
What Cleard does in Leon County (unincorporated)
Faster approvals under F.S. 553.791
Cleard performs private plan review and inspections as a licensed private provider under Florida Statute 553.791 — meaning your projects skip the municipal backlog and get reviewed on our schedule, not the building department's.
- 2-day plan review
- same-day inspections
- All disciplines covered
- Virtual inspection capability
A to Z with Leon County (unincorporated)
Cleard coordinates directly with Leon County (unincorporated)'s building department on your behalf.
- Permit application & filing
- Fee processing & HB 803 monitoring
- NOC e-recording
- Corrections management
- COC at close
Jurisdiction Details
| Municipality | Leon County (unincorporated) |
| County | Leon County |
| Region | Northwest Florida |
| Portal Type | Contact for details |
| Base Permit Rate | Residential: $0.16/sq ft plan review + $0.15/sq ft inspection (by trade) |
Permit types
What Cleard handles in Leon County (unincorporated)
The process
How a permit gets done with Cleard
You tell us the address, permit type, and scope. We take it from there.
Cleard prepares and submits the permit application to Leon County (unincorporated)'s building department.
Our licensed reviewers complete 2-day plan review under F.S. 553.791.
Cleard e-records your Notice of Commencement before the first inspection — as required by Florida law.
We schedule and perform all required inspections, including same-day inspections in the field or virtually.
COC filed, permit closed. You get the documents and we update your status dashboard in real time.
Frequently asked questions
What does Cleard do for contractors in Leon County (unincorporated)?
Cleard is your outsourced permitting department for Leon County (unincorporated).
Ready to run your next permit in Leon County (unincorporated)?
Cleard handles everything. You stay on the job.