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789 Providence Blvd  Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 754-4050     Fax (352) 754-4416		  
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Online Permitting & Inspection
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
Inspection Scheduling by Phone
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.

FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 2010
Building plans submitted on or after March 15, 2012 will be
reviewed under Florida Building Code 2010.
Important code change highlights

***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.
<click here for details>

<click here for frequenTLY ASKED QUESTIONS>

***IMPORTANT NOTICE ***
REROOFING PERMITS INSPECTION AFFIDAVIT
 < Click Here for Reroofing Inspection Affidavit >
 

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
"SINKHOLE INVESTIGATIONS PERMIT REQUIRED"
EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2011
 (packet includes application, engineer/geologist registration, and guidelines)
 <click here for details>

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

Flood Map News

Letter of Map Changes - FEMA Validation List

 Information on Sinkholes 
 
pdf 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 pdf

Safety Barrier Guidelines
for Home Pools pdf
 Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools

 Residential Pool
Safety pdf
 Residential Swimming Pool Safety

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