Public records
Find the right permit office.
Each city and town in Lake County can run its own permitting, so the address decides where you start. Here is each office, from its own website.
Inside city limits, or not?
Inside a city or town, start with that government. Outside city limits, start with Lake County. A mailing address can name a town the property isn't actually in.
Offices, A to Z
Lake County (unincorporated areas)
Building Services has online permitting, a records search and appointment booking.
Official page · Online permitting · Records search · Book an appointment
Town of Astatula
The town publishes its permitting information on its website.
City of Eustis
The Building Department uses the GovWell portal.
City of Fruitland Park
The city says registered contractors submit building permits through its BS&A Online portal.
Town of Howey-in-the-Hills
The town lists this number for permit and inspection questions. Building review is contracted to Willdan.
Town of Lady Lake
The Growth Management service portal handles online permitting, and the town says anyone can search permits there without an account.
City of Leesburg
The Building Department posts its online application and permit payment instructions on its page.
City of Mount Dora
After you create an online account, the city asks you to call so it can link your account.
City of Tavares
The city posts applications and packets online and takes completed forms by email at permits@tavares.org. The number is the city’s main line.
City of Umatilla
The city takes applications through its Submit a Permit Application page and says permits are not issued after 4:30 PM.
These are government offices, not RLW Realty. We can't tell you whether your project needs a permit, so ask the office. Phone numbers and portals read from official websites in November 2026; they can change.