Permits & Compliance
Selling Your Home with Unpermitted Work in Florida — Here's What You Need to Know
March 12, 20197 min read
What We Do
Everything
Under
One Roof
Construction
Engineering
Permit Services
Construction
Remodeled right. Permitted right.
From renovations and additions to commercial buildouts — MKC handles the construction and the permits together, so nothing stalls at the building department.
- Residential remodeling & additions
- Commercial renovations & buildouts
- Permit coordination on every job
- Code-compliant construction
Engineering
Structural confidence on every project.
Engineer of Record (EOR) on the team for structural design, threshold inspections, and sinkhole remediation. No outside firm, no delays.
- PE-stamped drawings
- Threshold inspections
- Engineer affidavits & inspections
- Insurance documentation
Permit Services
One call. Start to finish.
We handle the entire permit lifecycle — from applications and revisions to final inspections and closeouts. One point of contact, zero handoffs.
- Flood permits & FEMA compliance
- After-the-fact permits
- Open permit closeouts
- Red tag & code enforcement
Construction
Remodeled right. Permitted right.
From renovations and additions to commercial buildouts — MKC handles the construction and the permits together, so nothing stalls at the building department.
- Residential remodeling & additions
- Commercial renovations & buildouts
- Permit coordination on every job
- Code-compliant construction
Engineering
Structural confidence on every project.
Engineer of Record (EOR) on the team for structural design, threshold inspections, and sinkhole remediation. No outside firm, no delays.
- PE-stamped drawings
- Threshold inspections
- Engineer affidavits & inspections
- Insurance documentation
Permit Services
One call. Start to finish.
We handle the entire permit lifecycle — from applications and revisions to final inspections and closeouts. One point of contact, zero handoffs.
- Flood permits & FEMA compliance
- After-the-fact permits
- Open permit closeouts
- Red tag & code enforcement
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Why MKC
Why Clients Choose MKC
One Point of Contact
No juggling engineers, contractors, and permit runners. You call one number. We own every phase from permit application through final inspection walkthrough.
Florida Licensed CBC1268351
Florida-licensed general contractor with a PE on staff. We're fully bonded and insured — and we pull every permit ourselves. No subcontracted paperwork.
We Know the Counties
Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas — we know each building department's reviewers, their timelines, and what gets flagged. That knowledge cuts weeks off your project.
After the Storm
Flood permits, FEMA 50% Rule compliance, elevation certificates, substantial damage assessments — our core specialty. We've guided hundreds of Florida homeowners through it.
Why MKC
Why Clients Choose MKC
One Point of Contact
No juggling engineers, contractors, and permit runners. You call one number. We own every phase from permit application through final inspection walkthrough.
Florida Licensed CBC1268351
Florida-licensed general contractor with a PE on staff. We're fully bonded and insured — and we pull every permit ourselves. No subcontracted paperwork.
We Know the Counties
Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas — we know each building department's reviewers, their timelines, and what gets flagged. That knowledge cuts weeks off your project.
After the Storm
Flood permits, FEMA 50% Rule compliance, elevation certificates, substantial damage assessments — our core specialty. We've guided hundreds of Florida homeowners through it.
Real Projects. Real Results.
Case Studies
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Real Projects. Real Results.
Case Studies
Winter Haven, FL
The Ice Cream Shop
After-the-Fact PermitChange of Occupancy
“He just wanted to sell ice cream. Nobody told him what came next.”
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Pasco County, FL
The Fox Residence
Code EnforcementUnpermitted Room AdditionContractor Recovery
“The room was built. The permit never was. Then it got worse.”
Read the full story
Pasco County, FL
The Clubhouse
Hurricane DamageFEMA 50% RuleStop Work OrderCommercial Property
“Three feet of floodwater. An unlicensed contractor. A demolition order. We got the call after all of it.”
Read the full story
Port Richey, FL
The Mallet Neighborhood
Substantial Damage ReversalFEMA ComplianceEntire Neighborhood
“The city told an entire neighborhood they were going to lose their homes. We told them otherwise.”
Read the full story
Client Stories
What Our Clients Say
“After the hurricane, we were told our home had substantial damage and couldn't be repaired without a full FEMA compliance plan. MKC handled the assessment, elevation certificate, and every permit — start to finish in under five months. We're back home.”
Deborah R.
Homeowner, New Port Richey
“Our HOA had three buildings flagged by the county with open permits going back eight years. MKC resolved every one of them without a single reinspection failure. They knew what each inspector needed before the visit. Absolute professionals.”
James K.
HOA Board President, Pasco County
“I've closed on properties across Tampa Bay for fifteen years. When I find a deal with permit issues, MKC is the only call I make. They've turned would-be deal-killers into closed transactions — on time, on budget, every time.”
Marcus T.
Real Estate Investor, Tampa Bay
Client Stories
What Our Clients Say
“After the hurricane, we were told our home had substantial damage and couldn't be repaired without a full FEMA compliance plan. MKC handled the assessment, elevation certificate, and every permit — start to finish in under five months. We're back home.”
Deborah R.
Homeowner, New Port Richey
“Our HOA had three buildings flagged by the county with open permits going back eight years. MKC resolved every one of them without a single reinspection failure. They knew what each inspector needed before the visit. Absolute professionals.”
James K.
HOA Board President, Pasco County
“I've closed on properties across Tampa Bay for fifteen years. When I find a deal with permit issues, MKC is the only call I make. They've turned would-be deal-killers into closed transactions — on time, on budget, every time.”
Marcus T.
Real Estate Investor, Tampa Bay
Resources
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Who We Work With
Professionals Who Need It Done Right
MKC works with every type of client — from homeowners filing their first permit to international development firms managing complex Florida portfolios. We bring the same expertise and straight answers to all of them.
Attorneys
Property disputes, estate settlements, and real estate transactions requiring fast permit resolution and accurate compliance documentation.
Medical Professionals
Office buildouts, medical suite renovations, and permit compliance for healthcare properties across Florida.
Law Enforcement
Residential and commercial construction, renovations, and permit needs — we understand your schedule and deliver without excuses.
Real Estate Developers
Site permits, code compliance, multi-unit construction coordination, and post-storm reconstruction across Florida portfolios.
International Developers
Florida-licensed professionals who know every county's process — your single point of contact for U.S. development projects.
Homeowners & Investors
From a single permit issue to a full remodel, MKC handles every scope with the same level of expertise and accountability.
Where We Work
Where We Work
Deep roots in Tampa Bay. Licensed to serve all of Florida.