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.  

Courtney DePol, PE
Director & Deputy County Administrator
[email protected]
(941)748-4501 ext. 3887


Denise Greer, P.E., LEED^AP
Deputy Director
[email protected]
(941)748-4501 ext. 7434


Bill Palmer, CBO, CFM
County Building Official
[email protected]
(941)748-4501 ext. 3819

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

Fees Waived for Certain Types of Building Permits

Fee Schedules for Building and Development Review:

• Building Fee Schedule - 18-098, 18-99 & 18-100
• Development Review Fee Schedule