Applying for a Permit

PERMIT & PLAN SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS (FOR PERMITS SUBMITTED AFTER APRIL 16, 2026)

Starting April 16, 2026, new permit applications and plans are only being accepted electronically via MGO Connect. Please visit http://www.mgoconnect.org/cp/portal to start your permit submittal.

For assistance please call 985-851-0760.

PERMIT & PLAN SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS (FOR PERMITS SUBMITTED BEFORE APRIL 16, 2026)

Revisions, sub-permits, and resubmittals related to projects that have been in the system prior to April 16,2026, must be submitted in a PDF format, unlocked and available for markup to permitcenter@greenacresfl.gov. Plans shall be electronically stamped and signed as required. 

Upon final approval, the applicant will be contacted via phone or emailed with instructions on how to pay permit fees.  Once payments are received the permit and approved plans will be emailed to you. 

Owner Builder Requirements: As the owner  of a one-family or two-family residential property, if you reside in the home you can act as your own contractor with certain restrictions. You can read about these restrictions in the Owner-Builder Affidavit & Disclosure Statement form, which must be completed by the property owner and notarized. This affidavit must be submitted with your permit application.

While our forms are currently under construction to ensure accessibility, some of the links may still be nonoperational. Please email groupblg@greenacresfl.gov to request an emailed copy .   We apologize for any inconvenience.