Registered contractors can access the Contractor Portal to manage projects and permits online.
Through the portal, you can:

• • Schedule inspections and view inspection results

  • Self-issue permits for select residential projects

  • Upload new applications, revisions, resubmittals, and permit documents.

Self-Issuance Permits (Residential Only)

The following residential permits can be issued directly through the Contractor Portal:

• • Reroofs

  • Irrigation Systems

  • Heating & Air Conditioning Change-Outs

  • Garage Door and Window/Door Change-Outs

  • Electric Panel Change-Outs

  • Sinkhole Investigation Permits

Submitting Paper Applications

Paper permit applications are accepted:

• • In person, or

  • Via the drop box located in the Building Division lobby

The County is implementing the new Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing System, which will replace the current software. This new system will offer a more user-friendly customer interface and a more streamlined permitting process.
To complete this transition, there will be a temporary period of modified planning, zoning, permitting and licensing operations while the existing system is unavailable.

• The current Contractor Permit Portal will be disabled beginning February 10, 2026. Contractors are encouraged to download, print, or save copies of any pertinent permit history, inspection history, or current permit status needed during this time.
• Contractors should be prepared to provide licenses, workers’ compensation, and liability documentation for permit submittals or issuance.
• The Building Division’s current parcel and permit information website will be disabled and replaced with the new customer interface. Delays in fulfilling certain public records requests may occur during this transition.
• Inspections will continue and may be scheduled by phone (352-754-4050) or by emailing the Building Department at: emergencypermits@co.hernando.fl.us

All Development Services Department’s normal operating hours remain in effect. Modified processes during the software transition will be in place from the end of business day February 10, 2026 through March 2, 2026.

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