I'm preparing to add two more units by splitting the main house which will require plans, permits, and financing...

 $9k for the plans and all the permit running and time at the city is about right.Ask me how I know this

If you  house has a "Vacant House Notice" You will need to get a "use and occupancy permit" (U&O) before you can rent it.

I have contacted the county health dept and they emailed a sketch included with the original septic permit.

If you want to save money on postage and are sending a large amount of post cards you might want to have them preprinted with mail permit information. 

Tomorrow I'm going to the city to see if they pulled permits on the addition because, based on what I've seen of it, there's a high possibility the addition wasn't permitted.) and a short basement (it's about 5-5.5 ft under the main house and 6'10" under the addition). 

The permits they are charging really amount to bribes. 

It is extremely important to have a complete understanding of specific building codes which can differ from city to city so a contractor pulling permits may need to clarify materials to be used with local building codes.

You need to be a Florida licensed contractor to pull permits.

@Chad Urbshott That's a great story, and scary      Really illustrates why you should call code prior to sale     Not only to see if there's any outstanding issues but to see if permits have been pulled under the current owners name     This would be able to flush out any mechanics liens that may not have been listed yet with the courthouse  So I'm assuming you got this on the court steps