Building Construction (2024)

What do I need to know about impact fees?

What kind of work requires impact fees to be paid?

• Any residential permits that increase the living area of a home, such as a room addition or replacing a mobile home with a larger model, will trigger impact fees. Before beginning a project, you may have an impact fee study performed for $30.00.
• Commercial work involving new structures and remodeling will trigger impact fees.

Do you allow payments towards impact fees? Do I have to pay impact fees when I receive my permit?

• Impact fees must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and prior to issuance of the permit if the work involves an addition or replacement of a home that triggered impact fees.
• Yes, if impact fees are owed, and the work being done does NOT require a Certificate of Occupancy or a power release, you’ll need to make payment when you receive your permit. Otherwise, impact fees are due before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or power release.

Can I add a second home on my property?

What are the setbacks for my lot?

Can I perform work on my own house or do I need to hire a contractor?

Yes, you can perform work on your own house. An exemption under the Florida Building Code allows a homeowner to act as a contractor with certain restrictions (as long as this is the homeowner’s primary residence and NOT a rental). Go to Contractors Licensing for more information.

Required documents:

• Owner Builder Affidavit (PDF)
• Owner is Contractor Registration Form (PDF)

What happens if I do the work without a permit?

There is a red "Stop Work Order" note on my home. What do I do?

Contact the investigator listed on the “Stop Work Order”, or email the project coordinator. Please note that you need to stop ALL work, and comply with the issues regarding the “Stop Work Order” note.

You are still responsible for the unpermitted work, even if it occurred before you purchased the property. Although you did not create the issue, the Pasco County Code of Ordinance Chapter 18-36 (c) states that the current owner is responsible for the property. An after-the-fact permit will be required to remediate the violation. Another option is to return the structure to its original condition (this may require a permit).

How long is a permit good for?

Unless otherwise noted, a building permit is valid for 6 months from the issue date and 6 months from the last passed inspection thereon.

Instructions to apply for an extension or close an expired permit:

Please email inspectionschedulers@mypasco.net and attach a PDF form. If it’s from a company, it has to be a notarized letter on your letterhead and addressed to our Deputy Building Official. If it’s from a homeowner, it can be a formal letter in PDF format and addressed to our Deputy Building Official.

Please include the following information:

1. Include the circ*mstance(s) that caused the delay in scheduling the inspections within the allotted time. For example, any unforeseen complications didn’t meet the intended timeline / dealt with time constraints because of x, y, &/or z, issues regarding ownership, etc.
2. Include the address and the permit number(s)
3. Include the date you will be ready for your final inspection or closing on your property.

We will email back once the Deputy Building Official has reviewed this to let you know what needs to be done next.

What do I need to know about violations?

Can I obtain a permit for my violation online?

• Unfortunately, you cannot. You must come to your nearest Central Permitting office with all the necessary documents to obtain your permit. Go to the Building Construction Services Homepage and scroll down for information about our Central Permitting Departments’ locations and contact information.

Are there any fees associated with my Building Violation?

• Yes, there are fees associated with a building violation; the permit fees will double. Further fees could be issued if you do not act toward compliance.

What do I need to know about permit costs and the payment process?

How much does a permit cost?

• Permits vary in price depending on the work being done, the size of the project, and the number of trades involved. For an estimate, contact our office and provide us with this information.

What form of payment do you accept?

• We accept cash, check, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover) payments which can be used on everything EXCEPT mobility and impact fees. Please keep in mind that if you use a credit card as your form of payment, the transaction must be a minimum of $5.00.

All monetary transactions are conducted: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm.

What kind of work requires a permit?