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After-The-Fact Permitting Services

Helping You Legalize Unpermitted Work with Engineering, Design, and Permit Support, Serving Tampa & Central Florida.

About Our Services

Unpermitted work happens, whether it was done by a previous owner or started without realizing a permit was required, you’re not alone.

Half the battle is the administrative process, time, cost and DEADLINE required to conform with current building code, design criteria and permitting regulations ‘after-the-fact’ for a project that was already constructed.

As understood, typical milestone inspections are moot, valid contractors are rarely used, and pre-existing conditions are only captured if thorough photographs were taken.

Throw in the fact of having to create plans from scratch through site verification, data collection, and preliminary drawing sketches to cadd plans for design/engineering/analysis and ultimate certification.

We assist homeowners, real estate investors, developers, builders, across central Florida by administering due diligence, preparing engineering documentation, submitting permit applications, and providing administrative representation when dealing with local building departments.

Central Florida Civil Engineers provides complete After-The-Fact Permitting (ATF) support to bring your home, property or project into compliance and avoid further legal and financial risk.

Our goal is to resolve the issue, acquire the approved permit, close out the violation, and get the job done as efficiently and affordable as possible.

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Civil Site Design Services

Code Violations & Stop Work Order Resolution

Contracting & Construction Support

After-The-Fact Permitting Services

Home Inspection Services

Pro Bono Engineering Consulting

Unpermitted work happens, whether it was done by a previous owner or started without realizing a permit was required, you’re not alone.

Half the battle is the administrative process, time, cost and DEADLINE required to conform with current building code, design criteria and permitting regulations ‘after-the-fact’ for a project that was already constructed.

As understood, typical milestone inspections are moot, valid contractors are rarely used, and pre-existing conditions are only captured if thorough photographs were taken.

Throw in the fact of having to create plans from scratch through site verification, data collection, and preliminary drawing sketches to cadd plans for design/engineering/analysis and ultimate certification.

We assist homeowners, real estate investors, developers, builders, across central Florida by administering due diligence, preparing engineering documentation, submitting permit applications, and providing administrative representation when dealing with local building departments.

Central Florida Civil Engineers provides complete After-The-Fact Permitting (ATF) support to bring your home, property or project into compliance and avoid further legal and financial risk.

Our goal is to resolve the issue, acquire the approved permit, close out the violation, and get the job done as efficiently and affordable as possible.

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Why Choose Us

30+ Years of ATF Experience

We’ve resolved hundreds of ATF cases across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties.

Engineer-Led Approach

Your plans and documentation will be prepared and signed by a licensed Florida civil engineer.

Local Representation

We speak directly with city and county staff on your behalf and help guide your case through the approval process.

Full-Service Support

From drawings to submittals to resolution—we take care of everything so you don’t have to.

Service Includes

What’s Included in Our After-The-Fact Permitting Service:

Administrative Legal Representation

We communicate with code enforcement, building officials, and zoning departments to present your case and ensure a professional resolution path.

Engineering Plans & Certifications

We create or update stamped drawings, letters, and reports to match the actual construction and meet local code requirements.

Design Plan Corrections

If structural or layout issues are flagged, we revise plans to comply with regulations and minimize rework.

Permit Application Services

Complete preparation and submission of retroactive permit applications, including all required engineering attachments.

Site Review & Violation Assessment

Complete preparation and submission of retroactive permit applications, including all required engineering attachments.

Permit Application Services

We assess what was built, determine what’s out of compliance, and identify what’s needed to legalize it.

Final Clearance Support

We work with inspectors during and after review to help ensure the work is approved and the case is closed.

Popular Questions

Is it too late to fix unpermitted work?

In most cases, no. We aim to bring your work into compliance through updated plans, minor corrections, or alternative documentation.

Will I have to tear down or rebuild?

In most cases, no. We aim to bring your work into compliance through updated plans, minor corrections, or alternative documentation.

Can you help if the city already issued a fine or violation?

In most cases, no. We aim to bring your work into compliance through updated plans, minor corrections, or alternative documentation.

More Services

Civil Site Design Services

Code Violations & Stop Work Order Resolution

Contracting & Construction Support

After-The-Fact Permitting Services

Home Inspection Services

Pro Bono Engineering Consulting

Any Questions? Let’s Talk

(813) 455-6787