Building in Naples is different
A Naples custom home has to answer questions most markets never ask. Is the lot in a coastal flood zone, and how high does the finished floor need to sit? Which building department reviews the plans? Will an architectural review board or HOA weigh in on the elevation, roof and colors before a permit is even filed?
We start every Naples project by answering those questions for your specific lot, so the design you fall in love with is one that can actually be permitted and built.
Who permits your home depends on the address
Naples addresses fall under different building departments. Homes inside the City of Naples, including Port Royal and Old Naples, are permitted by the City. Unincorporated areas such as Pelican Bay are permitted by Collier County. We confirm jurisdiction during the first site visit and build the schedule around that department's review process.
Many Naples communities also require architectural or HOA approval before construction. We prepare and submit those packages for you, and you approve everything before it goes in.
Flood zones and elevation
Much of coastal Naples sits in FEMA flood zones, where the required elevation of the lowest floor drives the foundation design, the stair and garage layout, and often the overall look of the home. We coordinate surveys and elevation certificates and design the foundation, whether stem wall, raised slab or pilings, around the elevation your lot requires.
If you own an older home and are weighing a teardown against a major renovation, the FEMA substantial improvement rule (often called the 50% rule) matters. When renovation costs reach 50% of the structure's market value, the whole building generally has to be brought up to current floodplain standards. We help you compare both paths before you commit.
What we build in Naples
- Custom waterfront and canal-front homes
- Teardown and rebuild projects on established lots
- Elevated homes on stem wall, raised slab or piling foundations
- Hurricane-rated construction with impact windows and doors
- Guest houses and ADUs where zoning allows
- Outdoor living: lanais, summer kitchens and pool areas