Welcome to Building Construction Services

The Building Construction Services Department is responsible for ensuring the public safety through the enforcement of federal, state, and local codes governing building construction and administration of the National Flood Insurance Program. Our team reviews plans, issues building permits, and performs building inspections related to aspects of life-safety, structural integrity, floodplain compliance, electrical, plumbing, fuel gas, heating and air conditioning systems.

Implementation date is September 1, 2018 which is when Pasco County will require Building Permits for all repairs and alterations to Mobile Homes (as defined by F.S. 320.01) where required by the Pasco County Code of Ordinances:

Sec. 18-36.-Permit required.  

(a) Permits are required as stated in this code and the Florida Building Code. The following activities require a building permit unless exempted in writing by the Building Official; erection, construction, alteration or repair of a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system.  (Ord. No. 07-20, & 1, 9-11-07).

This requirement includes but is not limited to re-roofs, roof repairs, interior remodels, general repairs and exterior door and window replacements.

Those Mobile Homes located in Flood areas will also be subject to all relevant 
Flood Damage Prevention requirements per local and Federal Codes and Ordinances.

The Building Construction Services Office of Central Permitting is responsible for assessing and collecting residential and commercial impact fees:

Impact Fees effective 1-1-18 (PDF)

Impact Fees effective 1-1-18 will apply to all Permit Applications submitted after

12-31-17.

New Code Requirements effective December 31, 2017:

The new 6th edition (2017) of The Florida Building Code are in effect as of December 31, 2017. Permit applications and construction plans submitted after the effective date must demonstrate compliance with the new code.