Permitting
Our permitting process has a new look!
Citizen Access Portal by Accela
The Accela Citizen Application (ACA) is an online platform where contractors, citizens, businesses and visitors can create an account, apply for permits and receive real-time updates from the Development Services team. This is all part of the City's dedication to improving transparency and streamlining the permitting process.
Accela Citizen Portal Login
Effective July 1, 2025, ALL permit applications are required to be submitted through the Accela portal.
Hurricane Warning Notice Response
During such periods of time as are designated by the National Weather Service as being a hurricane watch, the Building Official shall issue orders to secure all construction sites. Orders shall be oral or written and shall be given to any person on the premises most logically responsible for maintenance or by email to the responsible entity if such entity is known.
It shall be the joint responsibility of any owner of real property upon which construction is occurring and any contractor responsible for said construction to ensure that all road rights-of-way remain free at all times of all construction waste and trash resulting from such construction and that all waste and trash resulting from the construction are contained on the real property upon which the construction occurs.
Notices issued by the National Weather Service of a hurricane watch are deemed sufficient notice to the owner of real property upon which construction is occurring or any contractor responsible for said construction to secure loose construction debris and loose construction materials against the effects of hurricane force winds.
Pursuant to notices issued it shall be the responsibility for an owner of the real property upon which construction is occurring, or any contractor responsible for said construction, on that property, to ensure materials stockpiled on top of any structure under construction shall be permanently installed by the property owner or contractor upon a hurricane watch; provided, however, in the event such installation cannot be timely completed, then the property owner or contractor shall:
1. Band together the construction materials and fasten them to the top of the structure in such a manner so as not to present a threat of their becoming airborne during severe weather or
2. Remove the construction materials from the top of the structure and fasten them down to the ground or
3. Remove the construction materials from the job site or
4. Store the construction materials inside an enclosed structure
View the video below for a step-by-step tutorial on how to get started.
Commonly Asked Questions:
Why is North Port making the switch to Accela?
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, the City of North Port is quickly adapting and growing to continue providing a high level of service and transparency to customers. In North Port, planning customers have never had access to an online portal where they could easily apply for permits and view the status of the applications.
With the switch to Accela, customers now have the opportunity to create a free online account, submit and pay for permits through the portal and see the status of their application all in one place.
Do I need an account to access Accela?
Yes. Anyone wanting to access the online platform and use its services must create an account.
How do I create an account?
A video is available at the top of this webpage for how to create an Accela account.
How do I apply for a building permit?
Is there a cost to creating an Accela account?
No. It is free to create an Accela account, but you will pay your application fees for permits through the Accela portal.
What is the best device to access Accela from?
Accela is the most user-friendly on a desktop or laptop but can also be accessed from a smartphone or tablet.
What if I submitted an application that is still open before Accela launched?
Open applications that have been recorded will be migrated into Accela, and the applicant will receive an email with details regarding the PIN registration process to link that application to their new ACA account.
How will permits, applications and petitions in the process be handled?
Everything will be processed in the order it was received through Accela. Statuses will be available on ACA for the customer to stay updated.
Permit Lookup
How do I schedule and view inspections?
View a video on how-to schedule and view inspections here.
How can I request a fire inspection?
Fire inspections can be requested through the online portal and will be scheduled in accordance with the inspector. The requestee will be notified via email through Accela.
How do I submit a Code Enforcement Concern?
Learn how to submit a Code Enforcement Concern through ACA here.
Contact us at bldginfo@northportfl.gov for assistance. We are happy to help!