Building & Code Enforcement

The Building and Code Enforcement Departments are located within Community Development on the first floor of City Hall. For specific information regarding each department, use the menu to the right. You can read more about each departments role and how each service area contributes to the health and safety of Newberry citizens.

There will be no inspections on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 due to staff training. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

SmartGov Online Portal

All applications for building permits, business tax receipts, and planning-related applications are now processed via the City's SmartGov portal. Each Contractor, Owner, or Owner's Representative must register in order to utilize the portal. To register as a Contractor, you will need to have the following information handy:

• Your Name
• Your Company Name
• Mobile Phone Number
• Email Address
• Electronic copies of your State License
• Electronic copy of your current Liability and Worker's Compensation Certificate of Insurance

Once completed, email buildingdepartment@newberryfl.gov. The Building Department will send you an ACCESS code to activate your Contractor Account. 

Helpful Links

• 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, Eighth Edition (Effective Date: December 31, 2023)

• City of Newberry, Ordinance 2023-37 Amended Sections 14-35 and 14-36 of the Code to adopt the Florida Building Code

• 2020 National Electrical Code Requirement Changes for Single Family Residential

• City of Newberry, Ordinance No. 2023-14, adopted to Impose Transportation Impact Fees (Effective Date: November 27, 2023)