How to Get Pasco County Building Permits

It can be complicated to get a building permit in Pasco County, but it shouldn't be. It should be easy to build on your property, but it can be confusing to determine how to get a building permit with all the paperwork.

And it's not just Pasco County; other counties and cities in Florida can be just as bad; from Palm Beach to Sarasota getting a building permit can be a nightmare. It's even worse in big cities like Los Angeles and Chicago when it really shouldn't be so complicated at all.

This guide will talk about when you need a , how to get a building permit yourself, and why you should rely on DoNotPay to get a permit in no time.

When Is a Building Permit Necessary in Pasco County?

A permit is required to:

enlarge, alter, repair, move or demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure
repair, remove, convert, or replace electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing

How to Get a Building Permit in Pasco County

"Central Permitting is accepting permit drop off and pick-ups along with payments at the customer service window on the first floor of the West Pasco Government Center in New Port Richey.

Our Dade City and Land O' Lakes offices are also accepting permit drop off and pick-ups and allowing one person at a time in the lobby area to pay permit fees; we accept cash, credit card, or a check. When paying in cash, please bring the exact amount and be sure to wear a face covering.

Permits will be worked on in the order they are received.

Contractors are encouraged to use our online permitting system Accela for Residential Reroofs; HVAC Changeouts; Plumbing; Electrical; etc.

Please call 727-847-8126 with any questions."

There are problems with all these solutions. The building permit request form is long and confusing, and to pay the fee, you have to visit during office hours when you are probably at work.

DoNotPay finds the rules of the city you are building in and fills the application out for you with just a bit of information.

What Fees Are Associated With Getting a Permit?

You can find the Pasco County fee calculator here.

How to Get a Building Permit in Pasco County With the Help of DoNotPay

DoNotPay takes the pain out of applying for a building permit. We'll find the exact rules of the area of Pasco County, fill out the application form, and get you the lowest possible processing fee.

How to apply for a Building Permit Fast in Pasco County with DoNotPay :

If you want to apply for a building permit fast in Pasco County but don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered. Create your own cancellation letter in 6 easy steps:

Go to the Planning Permissions product on DoNotPay.
Choose one of the following options:
1. Check whether your project needs a building permit or if it's exempt
2. Generate a permission request letter to send to your HOA
3. Generate a guide on how to complete the building permit application
Choose the focus of your project (new ADU, pool, shed, fence, etc.) and answer a few questions about your plans, including the size of the structure and estimated cost.
Indicate whether you're hiring a contractor and include the estimated start date and timeline for the project.
Indicate whether any public sidewalk/street space will be used during construction.
And that's it! DoNotPay will help guide you through the building permit process by checking if your project needs a building permit, contacting any HOAs you're a part of to request building permission, or generating detailed instructions on how to start and complete your building permit application process.

Why Use DoNotPay to Get a Building Permit in Pasco County

Using DoNotPay takes all the hassle out of getting your .

Fast	It'd take you hours to research your county's laws and fill out the application form. DoNotPay will have it done in no time.
Easy	You don't have to worry about making a trip to the building department. DoNotPay deals with them for you.
Successful	DoNotPay has helped thousands of people get their building permits, and we can help you too.

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