A Historical Permit Review is done when there is a sale of a property. The purpose is to check if there are any open permits associated with the property being sold. Open permits may impact the sale of a property.

If applicable, and once the customer completes their own permit search and if open permit(s) are found, please contact BPRS for assistance. For general inquiries, email BPRS@colliercountyfl.gov

• All permit information is available and accessible to the public through the Property Appraiser, External CD-Plus Search, and the Public Portal.

If you are interested in training on how to locate open permits on a property using the GMD Public Portal, please contact GMDTraining@colliercountyfl.gov 

External CD-Plus Search

 --- User Warning ---

• The External CD-Plus Search should ONLY be used for reference.
• The External CD-Plus Search will ONLY generate permits between 1989 – 2011.
• Large portions of permit data are not current. Always check to see if an open permit(s) have been made visible on the Public Portal.

FAQ’s

How do I know if my property has an open permit?

• Permit(s) in a status: COED, Finaled, or Cancelled are CLOSED and require no further action.
• Permit(s) in any status other than previously mentioned are OPEN and require further action.

How do I know if an open permit has been made visible on the Public Portal?

• The acronym CDP will appear before the permit number (ex. CDP123456789).

What permit information is relevant from the External CD-Plus Search?

• Relevant permit information largely depends at the permit progress prior to the permit having expired.

What steps can I take to resolve my open permit(s)?

1. Request the permit file record from our Records Room (GMDPublicRecordRequest@colliercountyfl.gov)
2. Contact BPRS (BPRS@colliercountyfl.gov)

Collier County Property Appraiser

Locating Permits Pre-1989

• Select link above.
• Select ‘Search Database’

• Select  ‘I Accept’

• Input property attribute (ex. Address; Parcel ID)

• Select ‘Property Detail’. This is where the Property Appraiser lists any permits pre-1989.

---  Important Information ---

Please read the Property Appraisers full disclaimer regarding permits listed on their website. Full disclaimer is listed in their ‘Property Detail’ section.

Identifying Open Permit(s)

• Permits pre-1989 will be listed on the Property Appraiser in the ‘Property Detail’ section.
• Permits are read as [Year Applied – Permit Number; 88-02967]
• If there is no date in the CO Date column the permit is open.

Resolving an Open Permit(s) pre-1989

• Gather as much information as you can regarding the open permit(s).
• Request a property card from the Property Appraisers office (239) 252-8141 or make a file request to our Records Room (GMDPublicRecordRequest@colliercountyfl.gov).
• Then contact BPRS at BPRS@colliercountyfl.gov and request a permit resolution.

FAQ’s

What does it mean if my permit DOES have a date in the CO Date column?

• The permit received a certificate of completion/occupancy and is closed.

Why does my permit NOT have a date in the CO Date column?

• Either the permit did not receive a certificate of completion/occupancy or the permit was not completed by the contractor or owner-builder.

 What steps can I take to resolve my open permit(s)?

1. Request a property card from the Property Appraisers office (239) 252-8141
2. Request the permit file record from our Records Room (GMDPublicRecordRequest@colliercountyfl.gov)
3. Contact BPRS (BPRS@colliercountyfl.gov)

How can I get a date in the CO Date column for my permit(s)?

• There is sufficient documentation to support the issuance of a CO date.
• Building Official determination requirement(s) have been satisfied.
• Building Official has determined the permit(s) to be substantially complete.

How long will it take to get a permit resolution?

An initial response from BPRS will be between 5 – 7 business days. Understand resolving older permit(s) is a process and requires time. Providing supplemental documentation (ex. Property card; permit file; etc.) will quicken the permit resolution process.

How long does it take to receive a permit file?

Permit file request to our Records Room (GMDPublicRecordRequest@colliercountyfl.gov) are typically fulfilled at a minimum within 5 – 7 business days.