Hernando County Development Department

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Hernando County Development Department: Permitting, Inspections, Contractor Licensing

Main Office
789 Providence Blvd Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 754-4050 Fax (352) 754-4416

Internet Inspection
Scheduling System

Hernando County Development
Department provides online
application and issuance of
permits for Licensed Contractors
who have obtained a user name
and password and set up an
escrow account.

Use the System to:

Check Inspection Results

Issue a Permit
Authorized Permit Types Only

Find Parcel Zoning

Find Building Permit
History by Parcel

Schedule an Inspection

Check Property Zoning

Automated Permit Inspection
Management System

Use a touch tone telephone to
schedule inspections, check
the status of a completed
inspection, check the status
and fees due for an application.

Welcome

"ATTENTION CONTRACTORS"
The 2010 Edition of the Florida Building Code becomes effective in the
State of Florida on March 15, 2012. All applications submitted for permitting
on or after this date must comply with these codes, and the
correct code citation must be included on the plans.

***NOTICE OF IMPACT FEE REVISION***
Hernando County Ordinance 2011-20 revised
the County’s impact fee ordinance as follows:
1. Suspension of impact fees on all building permits issued
between November 23, 2011, and November 15, 2012.
2. Non-residential buildings over five (5) years old are no
longer subject to impact fees.
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<click here for frequenTLY ASKED QUESTIONS>

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
"SINKHOLE INVESTIGATIONS PERMIT REQUIRED"
EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2011
(packet includes application, engineer/geologist registration, and guidelines)
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Office on Providence Blvd

The mission of the Building Division is to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Hernando County through efficient and effective implementation of building codes and County regulations.

Goals

Issue building permits for construction projects in Hernando County.
Conduct inspections of building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work at various stages of construction.
Issue and maintain contractor licenses.
Process the initial review of residential applications within eight working days, and process the initial review of completed commercial applications with fifteen working days.
Adopt and enforce the 2004 Florida Building Code.

Attention Contractors
Pursuant to the Florida Building Code, the following categories of products must be approved under the Florida Product Approval System:

Panel Walls
Exterior Doors
Roofing Products
Skylights
Windows
Shutters
Structural Components
New and Innovative Building Envelope Products

Effective August 1, 2004 - Hernando County requires completed "Product Approval" forms for these categories submitted with your plans and building permit application for new construction or remodeling of existing habitable structures. Failure to submit the required forms will delay plan review of your permit.
Download the Product Approval Form --->

Schedule your inspections Online! Save money and time by setting up an Escrow Account.

Brooksville Office
(352) 754-4050

APPLICATIONS & INFORMATION

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY DISTURBING ONE ACRE OR MORE

Information for Homeowners

Homeowner Information

Landscape FAQ's

Online Applications

Florida Construction
Lien Law

Information on Sinkholes

Impact Fee Schedule

BBB Alerts

Frequently Asked Questions

Listings of Contractors Licensed in Hernando County

Available on BLDSYS Reports
(click the link below)

Automated Reports

View Contractor Reports

(Internal Link for County Network Users)

Publications

Getting Your Business Started FAQ

Safety Barrier Guidelines
for Home Pools

Residential Pool
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