Marion County carports · Ocala · Belleview · Dunnellon
Marion County carports, horse barns, garages, RV covers and workshops, engineered for Florida storms. We handle the engineering and the permit, then deliver and install on your property.
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Marion County carports
Looking for Marion County carports and barns built for Ocala horse country? We design, permit and install steel carports, horse and equipment barns, metal garages, RV covers and clear-span buildings from Ocala to Dunnellon and Fort McCoy. In addition, every building is engineered for the design wind speed at your address, and across Florida those speeds run from about 115 to 170 mph.
We install in every Florida county except Miami-Dade and Broward, and permitting assistance is included with every order. To get started, compare our installed price charts, check standard carport sizes or read the metal garage buyer’s guide.
Popular in Marion County
From two-car carports in On Top of the World and Summerfield to horse barns on Ocala farms and RV covers in Silver Springs Shores, these are the buildings Marion County owners ask for most.
Above all, shade and storm protection for cars, trucks and golf carts.
For example, horse barns, hay storage and run-in sheds for Ocala farms and acreage.
Typically 12′ to 14′ legs for motorhomes, fifth wheels, campers and horse trailers.
Plus extra length for bass boats on Lake Weir, Orange Lake and the Rainbow River.
Fully enclosed, and also fitted with wind-rated roll-up doors.
Similarly, 32′ to 60′ wide buildings for tractors, trailers, fleets and storage.
Built for North Central Florida
Marion County sits inland, but hurricanes still bring strong winds across North Central Florida. On top of that, the county gets frequent summer lightning, heavy afternoon rain and large open pastures where wind has room to build.
Our Marion County recommendation
In our experience, this setup holds up best to Florida storms and summer downpours. It is also what plan reviewers expect to see on the drawings.
Permit services
All of them enforce the Florida Building Code. However, each has its own forms and review process, so we confirm the right office for your address before we file.
| Where your property is | Who reviews the permit |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated Marion County (Silver Springs Shores, Summerfield, Fort McCoy, Citra, Weirsdale, Marion Oaks and more) | Marion County Building Safety |
| City of Ocala | City of Ocala |
| Belleview, Dunnellon, McIntosh and Reddick | We confirm whether the city or the county reviews your address |
What the county asks for
For unincorporated Marion County, here is what usually goes into a carport or garage permit. As a result, we prepare everything except your survey and owner signatures.
We prepare
First, drawings sealed for the current Florida Building Code and the wind speed at your address.
We prepare
Next, a site plan with setback dimensions from each property line.
We prepare
In addition, we file with Marion County Building Safety and answer reviewer comments.
Required
The land development code requires a principal structure on the property.
Small buildings
Also, sheds and detached carports up to 12′ x 12′ may use reduced side or rear setbacks with a notarized neighbor agreement.
You provide
Finally, your survey, easement approvals if needed, and owner signatures.
Sources: Marion County LDC §4.3.27 Accessory structures · Florida Statutes §604.50 (farm buildings). Requirements can change; we confirm them when we file.
Service area
Delivery and installation are included anywhere in the county. In other words, there is no extra trip charge for standard orders, and we install in every Florida county except Miami-Dade and Broward.
HOA tip: deed-restricted communities such as On Top of the World, Stone Creek and Del Webb often need HOA approval before a permit. So, send it with your survey and we will build it into the timeline.
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FAQ
Yes, for a carport, garage or workshop on a residential lot you need a building permit. We prepare the engineering and file the permit for you, and we confirm the requirements for your address when we file.
They may be. Under Florida Statutes §604.50, a nonresidential farm building on land used for bona fide agricultural purposes is exempt from the Florida Building Code and county codes and fees. However, floodplain rules still apply, and the barn cannot be used as a home.
Under the land development code, sheds and detached carports up to 12′ x 12′ may sit closer to a side or rear line if both neighbors sign a notarized agreement. Buildings also cannot sit on an easement without the easement holder’s written approval.
Yes. Inside city limits, the City of Ocala reviews building permits. For Belleview, Dunnellon, McIntosh and Reddick, we confirm whether the city or the county reviews your address before we file.
Yes. Every building is engineered to the Florida Building Code design wind speed for your exact address. Florida design wind speeds run from about 115 to 170 mph, and hurricanes still bring strong winds across North Central Florida.
Usually, yes. Under Florida law, a recorded Notice of Commencement is required when the direct contract is greater than $5,000. Then we help you record it before the first inspection.
Yes. Likewise, delivery and installation are included anywhere in Marion County, from Ocala and Belleview to Dunnellon, Summerfield and Fort McCoy.
Tell us what you want to build and where. We will send a price that includes engineering, permitting, delivery and installation.
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