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Town of Indian River Shores Building Department

Hours of Operation:

Mon.–Fri., 8 am - 4:30 pm (closed 12-1 for lunch)

Main Phone: (772) 231-4453

Main Email: inspections@irshores.com




  • The 2023 8th Edition Florida Building Codes are effective at Midnight December 31st, 2023.
    This includes the 2020 National Electrical Code and the 8th Edition 2023 Florida Fire Prevention Code. All permit applications submitted after that date and time must comply with the new codes.

  • Hurricane Preparedness Notice

    Codes in Effect

    Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) Effective December 31, 2023

    2024 Supplement to the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code

    Town of Indian River Shores Amendments to the Florida Building Code 2023 (8th Edition)

    National Electric Code 2020

    Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition (2023) Effective December 31, 2023

    F.A.C. 69A-60 The Florida Fire Prevention Code Current Rule Adopting NFPA Codes

    NFPA Codes


  • Building Permit Fees change October 1, 2024

  • Click here for Schedule A details.

    Current Utilization Report

    Florida Milestone Inspections Common Questions

    Hurricane Damage Emergency Permitting Guidance:
    Please click the link for Emergency Permitting Guidance regarding hurricane repairs from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.


    Building Official

    Fred Held

    (772) 231-1771
    fheld@irshores.com

    For the fastest response to your inquiry, please email inspections@irshores.com

    Online

    Contractor Portal

    Please click the button below for all items relating to permitting, licensing or conducting a permit/property search.

    Contractor Portal Link

    LIEN SEARCH REQUESTS

    A lien is a legal claim against the property.  Lien Search Requests for properties within the Town of Indian River Shores* can be submitted via email to  inspections@irshores.com or code@irshores.com through the downloadable form below and include the following:

    Building Permits

    • Open Building Permits, including Permit Numbers, for the specified property

    Special Magistrate Cases (including violations, liens and case information)

    • Building
    • Code Enforcement
    • Business Licenses
    • Fire Prevention

    Lien Search Request Form 

    * Lien searches are completed for properties only within the Town of Indian River Shores, and results will only be provided for the property specified as part of the submission.  The Town of Indian River Shores’ Lien Search Requests system is provided as a service to the public.  The cost for  and requires payment of a $50.00 administrative fee (as outlined in The Town of Indian River Shores Building Department Permit Fees – “Schedule A”.  Payment of the fee is due upon completion of the response to the request.  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, but use of this site shall constitute acceptance of the limitation that the Town of Indian River Shores cannot guarantee that the information as provided is accurate.  By using this site or the information available herein, the user further acknowledges that the information provided should not be relied on for legal purposes.  The Town of Indian River Shores shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for any damages in connection with the use of the information obtained by the lien search.  There may be other liens or obligations assessed against the property imposed by other agencies. You may contact those agencies regarding such other obligations or liens.  For assistance in identifying the property address and Parcel ID, please visit the Indian River County Property Appraiser’s Office at https://www.ircpa.org/