Permit Revisions & Resubmittals
Plan review comments and revised drawings are part of many permit applications. Our permit experts manage the correction package so the right documents, responses and updated forms return to the building department together. We also manage corrections and resubmittals for residential projects, including permits led by licensed contractors and qualifying owner-builders.
When a Resubmittal Is Needed
Revisions may be required after building, zoning, fire, environmental or other reviewers issue comments. They may also be needed when the project scope, contractor, design professional or supporting documents change after submittal.
What We Manage
- Review comment tracking and organization
- Revised drawing and document uploads
- Response letters and correction packages
- Updated permit forms and supporting documents
- Follow-up with the reviewing jurisdiction
Before It Goes Back
We confirm the resubmittal package matches the jurisdiction’s process and that required revisions are included before it is returned for review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a permit resubmittal?
A permit resubmittal is the updated package returned to the reviewing jurisdiction after comments or requested corrections are issued. It may include revised drawings, response letters, updated forms and additional supporting documents.
How do I respond to building permit comments?
Each comment should be assigned to the person responsible for the response, such as the contractor, owner or licensed design professional. Our permit experts manage the comment log, collect the corrected documents and organize the resubmittal so the response package returns to the building department together.
Do revised permit drawings need to be signed and sealed?
That depends on the type of drawing, the change being made and the jurisdiction’s requirements. When revised documents require professional responsibility, the appropriate licensed architect or engineer must prepare and sign or seal them.
What should be included in a permit correction package?
A correction package commonly includes revised sheets, a response to each review comment, updated calculations or product approvals and any corrected permit forms. The exact requirements vary by reviewer and jurisdiction.
Can Zone Permitting manage residential and owner-builder resubmittals?
Yes. We manage the administrative permit process for residential projects, including qualifying owner-builder permits. The owner-builder remains responsible for meeting Florida’s owner-builder requirements, and licensed professionals remain responsible for technical design work.
Need Help With Permit Comments?
Send us the permit number, address and review comments and we’ll take a look at what the next resubmittal requires.