Nassau County, FL is one of Northeast Florida’s fastest-growing markets. As residential and commercial construction accelerates across Fernandina Beach, Yulee, and Amelia Island, the Nassau County Building Department’s inspection and plan review queues have grown accordingly. For contractors and builders who cannot afford to wait, Tew & Taylor provides a faster, legally accepted alternative.
Why Use a Licensed Private Provider in Nassau County?
Under Florida Statute §553.791, property owners and builders may elect to use a licensed private provider for building inspections, plan reviews, or both. Private provider results are submitted to and accepted by Nassau County’s building department — the municipality is legally required to accept them. The statute also mandates that Nassau County reduce permit fees when a licensed private provider is engaged.
- Same-day inspections: Available across Nassau County when requested before noon
- 2-day plan review: Average turnaround across all disciplines
- Mandatory fee reduction: Nassau County must reduce permit fees — required by state law
- Legal acceptance: Nassau County cannot refuse private provider submissions under F.S. §553.791
- 6–7 week schedule savings: Average timeline recovered versus municipal-only processing
Services in Nassau County, FL
Tew & Taylor provides a full range of private provider services throughout Nassau County, including Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Hilliard, Callahan, and Amelia Island:
- Private building inspections — structural, framing, MEP, final
- Plan review — all disciplines, residential and commercial
- Permitting support — submission, revision management, coordination with Nassau County
- Single trade inspections — electrical, plumbing, mechanical
- Open permit resolution — for home sellers with outstanding permits
How It Works in Nassau County
After electing to use a private provider, Nassau County issues a building permit. Tew & Taylor then performs all inspections and plan reviews on your timeline, submitting results directly to Nassau County’s building department. The final certificate of completion or certificate of occupancy is issued by the county after private provider results are accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nassau County accept private provider inspections?
Yes. Under F.S. §553.791, Nassau County is legally required to accept inspections and plan reviews performed by a licensed private provider. Acceptance is not discretionary — it is mandated by Florida statute.
How fast are inspections in Nassau County with Tew & Taylor?
Same-day inspections are available in Nassau County when requests are received before noon. Next-day is our standard. This compares to county inspection queues that frequently run one to three weeks during peak construction periods.
Will using a private provider reduce my permit fees in Nassau County?
Yes. Florida law requires Nassau County to reduce building permit fees when a licensed private provider performs inspections or plan review. This fee reduction often offsets a significant portion of the private provider cost.
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