Development Services

Welcome to Development Services! On the following pages you will find information about the various Building and Land Use services that Manatee County offers.

Director of Development Services:
Nicole Knapp, CPM 

Deputy Director: Denise Greer, PE, LEEDAP

County Building Official:
Bill Palmer, CBO, CFM 

ONLINE SERVICES

If you need to apply for a building permit, or submit a Development application, please use the link below to navigate to our Online Services portal.

Online Services Portal

If you are looking for Forms and/or Instructions, please visit our Online Services Resources page.

Development Services Review Fees

Fees can be paid through Online Services or by mailing a check to the Administration Building. We are unable to accept payments over the phone.

Announcements

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Cancelled of Mediation
October 07, 2024
Due to Local State of Emergency the attached Dispute Resolution proceeding scheduled for October 11, 2024 at 9:30 A.M., is hereby CANCELLED. Read More
Impact Fees Approved
September 26, 2024
Impact Fees ApprovedRead More
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL EXTENSION EXECUTIVE ORDERS
August 20, 2024
Florida Statute Section 252.363 “Tolling and extension of permits and other authorizations.” This...Read More