Building

Mission Statement:
A sound ethical building department is the foundation for building safety and the economic vitality of the city. It is the goal of the Building Division to make life safety and the minimum code compliance our first priority. Emphasis is always on providing customer service and completing all inspections by following all applicable codes in the most efficient and responsible manner.

We now offer full online services for the Building Division. Leesburg Online Services for Building Permits enables citizens and contractors to apply, view their permit process, upload documents, schedule inspections, view inspection results, and review permit history.

Apply, Search, Revise, Pay, Download :
Permit Login

Permits BEFORE September 1, 2021 - Online Service for Building Permits

Attention Contractors

When calculating permit fees, include 1.5% for FL Building Surcharge and 1.0% for FL Recovery Fund. These fees will be added to the permit cost for each permit type. If the 1.5% is less than $2.00, then the minimum of $2.00 will be added for each permit type.
Faxed applications are no longer accepted. However, you may enter a new permit by applying online, or drop your complete permit documentation at 204 N. 5th Street, Leesburg, FL. Please contact Building Services at 352-728-9735 if you have any questions.
Only current application forms indicating the “FBC 2023 (8 th Edition)” and "NEC 2020" will be accepted.
Power of Attorney must be job or area-specific . Power of Attorneys may be job/location specific or listed for “all permits within the City of Leesburg.” If listed as “all permits within the City of Leesburg” the POA will remain on file until otherwise notified by the contractor of record.

BUILDING STAFF
Permits@LeesburgFlorida.gov

PERMITTING
Deborah Kohler, Supervisor
Erik Campfield, Permit Specialist II
Ashley Porter, Permit Specialist II
352-728-9735

INSPECTORS
John (Bob) Farris
Chief Building Inspector
352-728-9786 ext. 1729

Anthony Alotta
Building Inspector I
352-728-9786 ext. 1728

PLANS EXAMINERS
Carlos Dennis
Chief Plans Examiner
352-728-9786 ext. 1736

Curtis Black
Plans Examiner I
352-728-9786 ext. 1725

Jeffery Atkin
Plans Examiner I
352-728-9786 ext. 1711

PROJECT MANAGER
Susan Schneidenbach
352-728-9786 ext. 1730

DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL
Ricky Howell
352-728-9786 ext. 1733

BUILDING OFFICIAL
Ann M. Kinsey, CBO, MCP, CFPE
352-728-9786 ext. 1726