If your Destin property has permits still open on the record because a final inspection was never passed - a frequent surprise at closing, Palma Building Solutions resolves it: we pull the Okaloosa County record, confirm exactly what you're dealing with, and coordinate pulling the record, identifying the missing inspections, and coordinating the closeout so a sale can move forward - through a network of independently licensed Florida engineers and contractors.
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The City of Destin permits work within city limits through its own Building and Permitting Division, enforcing the 2023 Florida Building Code (8th edition) with modified flood provisions, while unincorporated Okaloosa County permits through its Growth Management department and the permits.myokaloosa.com portal under Chapter 6 (Building Code) of the county code, so the first step is confirming which authority holds your record. Under Florida Statute 553.791, a licensed private provider can perform plan review and inspections in place of staff.
This is an Emerald Coast resort market, so Gulf-front and Choctawhatchee Bay parcels sit in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas and the wind-borne debris region, with the county applying ASCE 7-22 wind criteria, making base-flood elevation, opening protection, and product approvals frequent review triggers. Heavy short-term-rental turnover and storm repairs are exactly where open permits, expired permits, and unpermitted work surface, and where Palma's coordination saves the most time.
Palma pulls the Okaloosa County record, confirms the exact issue, and coordinates the fix - pulling the record, identifying the missing inspections, and coordinating the closeout so a sale can move forward - through licensed Florida pros, from first call to final sign-off. Start with a free property check.
No. Palma Building Solutions is a permitting and project-coordination company. The engineering and construction are performed by a vetted network of independently licensed Florida professionals.
Official links to verify Okaloosa County requirements yourself.
Recent local context on permitting and growth in Okaloosa County.
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