City of Kissimmee
Driveway / Sidewalk Construction application on EnerGov, Engineering Division contacts, right-of-way approval.
Kissimmee →Permits for concrete and paver work: Kissimmee, Osceola, St. Cloud, Polk and Orange
Permits
Do you need a permit for concrete or pavers in Kissimmee? It depends on the line you live on
Five offices cover our territory and they disagree. The City of Kissimmee permits driveways and sidewalks through its Engineering Division. Unincorporated Osceola County requires a driveway permit for any new or widened residential driveway and caps width at 24 feet. St. Cloud permits patios and decks but sends driveway pavers to Public Works. Polk County permits slabs that support structures, sit within setbacks or lie in the right-of-way. Orange County says any concrete pour or paver placement needs a permit.
Quick answers by project
| Project | City of Kissimmee | Unincorp. Osceola | City of St. Cloud | Polk County (unincorp.) | Orange County (unincorp.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New or replaced driveway | Driveway / Sidewalk application (Engineering) | County driveway permit; 24 ft max | Building Dept; right-of-way via Public Works | Permit for portions in right-of-way or within setbacks | Permit required; 6 in / 3,000 psi apron, no steel |
| Driveway widening | Same application | County driveway permit; 24 ft max (§22-50.6) | Building Dept | Same as above | Permit required |
| Paver driveway | Same application | Under the driveway permit | Refer to Public Works (no building permit) | Pavers in the right-of-way: recorded Paver Release Form | Zoning permit |
| Backyard patio slab (detached, outside setbacks) | Generally flatwork; confirm scope | Generally flatwork; confirm; HB 803 < $7,500 | Permit required (patios on the city list) | Not permitted separately; drainage rules apply | Permit required |
| Slab under a screen room / attached to house | Permit with the enclosure | Permit with the enclosure | Permit | Permit (slab supporting a structure) | Permit |
| Shed pad | Shed permitted; pad inspected with it | Shed permit requirements published; pad with it | Sheds on the permit list | Pre-manufactured storage buildings permitted | All structures need a permit application |
| Pool deck overlay (existing deck) | Flatwork unless tied to structure | Flatwork unless tied to structure | Decks on the permit list; confirm | Confirm: slab adjacent to a structure | Permit required |
| Repair in the same footprint | No permit | No permit | No permit (asphalt reseal listed as exempt) | No permit | Minor repairs generally exempt |
| Resurfacing / sealing | No permit | No permit | No permit | No permit | No permit |
Florida's new $7,500 exemption
HB 803, signed May 6, 2026 and effective July 1, 2026, exempts owners of single-family dwellings and their contractors from obtaining a building permit for work valued under $7,500, after a written request for exemption, and excludes structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas work and property in a flood hazard area. It also bars HOAs from requiring a building permit as a precondition for architectural review.
What it changes here: a stand-alone pad or patio under $7,500 in a jurisdiction that would otherwise permit it can be exempted with the written request. What it does not change: driveway permits (a driveway in the right-of-way is not a building-permit question), HOA review, or work in a flood zone. Florida's $7,500 Permit Exemption (HB 803) and Small Concrete Jobs.
Who files, who signs
- We identify the jurisdiction (the finder below, then a call when an address is near a line).
- We prepare and file the application as the contractor; you sign it, and in Osceola County a Notice of Commencement for jobs of $5,000 or more, recorded at the courthouse before the first inspection.
- Plan review: Osceola residential 3–5 days; Kissimmee driveway application at least 2 business days, permit at least 2 business days after payment; St. Cloud and Polk vary by scope.
- Inspections scheduled by us (Osceola: request before 3 p.m. for next day); permit card on site.
- You receive the permit number with the warranty; a buyer's inspector will ask for it.
Jurisdiction pages
Unincorporated Osceola County
§22-50.6 quoted, driveway permit, 24-ft rule, LDC 4.12.2, Building Office FAQ facts, NOC.
Osceola County →City of St. Cloud
The city's permit-required and no-permit lists, pavers to Public Works, cashless payments, HB 803 adoption.
St. Cloud →Polk County
The county FAQ quoted, the Paver Release Form explained, offices in Bartow and Lake Alfred, cities with their own departments.
Polk County →Orange County
'Anytime you are pouring concrete or placing pavers, a permit is required'; apron spec; Zoning permit for pavers.
Orange County →Find your jurisdiction
The Permit & Jurisdiction Finder geocodes an address in your browser and checks it against the Census city and county boundaries, then shows the rules above for that jurisdiction. Addresses within a few hundred feet of a line get a call to the office before we quote.
Questions we get about this
Do I need a permit to replace my driveway?
Yes in every jurisdiction here for a new or replaced driveway that touches the right-of-way; Kissimmee and Osceola permit the whole driveway, St. Cloud sends pavers to Public Works, Polk permits the right-of-way and setback portions, Orange permits all concrete work.
Do I need a permit for a patio?
St. Cloud and Orange County: yes. Kissimmee, Osceola and Polk: a detached slab outside setbacks is generally flatwork, with HB 803's written-request exemption available under $7,500; anything attached, under a roof or within a setback is permitted.
Who pulls the permit?
We do, as the contractor; the owner signs the application and the Notice of Commencement where required.
How long does a permit take?
Osceola residential plan review normally 3 to 5 days; Kissimmee's driveway application at least 2 business days plus 2 to issue; others vary.
Get a written estimate for your project
Tell us the size, the surface you have now and where the lot is. We visit, measure, check access and drainage, and send a written proposal. No pressure calls.
Sources checked for this page
- City of Kissimmee — Apply for Driveway / Sidewalk Construction
- Osceola County Code of Ordinances §22-50.6
- Osceola County Building Office Frequent Questions
- City of St. Cloud — Permit Information
- Polk County Building Division FAQ
- Polk County Concrete Driveway Paver Release Form (PD BLD 40)
- Orange County — Do I Need a Permit
- CS/CS/HB 803 (2026) Building Permits and Inspections — Florida Senate summary
What changed in this update: 2026-09-11 — first published