Building permits in Pasco County, Florida
Of the 10 common home projects we have verified in Pasco County, 3 need a permit outright and 7 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
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- in Pasco County
Building Construction Services
- 8661 Citizens Drive, Suite 100, New Port Richey, FL 34654
- Phone: 727-847-8126
- Email: bcscustomerservice@mypasco.net
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in Pasco County
Pasco County permit records are public, and you can check a property's permit history by address or permit number online.
What needs a permit in Pasco County
Of the 10 common home projects we have verified in Pasco County, 3 need a permit outright and 7 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | Permit required | No exemption threshold applies because decks are absent from the county exemptions list and structural work is excluded from the state exemption for work valued at less than $7,500. | Base permit fee $45 for all permits |
| Electrical Permit | It depends | Replacement of existing light fixtures or switches and garage door openers on existing electrical are exempt; other electrical work requires a permit and electrical work is excluded from the state exemption for work valued at less than $7,500. | Base fee $45 |
| Fence Permit | It depends | A permit is required only when the fence is supported by brick, block, or concrete columns; ordinary residential fences are exempt but setbacks must be checked with Development Code Review. | Base permit fee $45 for all permits per posted fee Resolution 18-17 |
| HVAC Permit | It depends | Air conditioning repair of existing equipment is exempt; equipment change outs and new installations require a mechanical permit and mechanical work is excluded from the state exemption for work valued at less than $7,500. | Base fee $45 |
| Patio Permit | It depends | Non structural concrete flatwork under 500 square feet per parcel that will not be built on is exempt outside special flood hazard areas; slabs intended for a future structure require a permit with sealed plans. | Base permit fee $45 |
| Plumbing Permit | It depends | Replacement of existing faucets, sinks, or toilets and French drains not tied into public sewer are exempt; other plumbing work requires a permit and plumbing work is excluded from the state exemption for work valued at less than $7,500. | Base fee $45 |
| Pool Permit | Permit required | Only residential pool resurfacing is exempt; new pool or spa construction requires a building permit. | Base permit fee $45 plus $25 per unit for residential in ground swimming pools and spas... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | It depends | Under F.S. 553.79(1)(g) effective 2026-07-01, work valued at less than $7,500 on a single family dwelling that is not structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or gas work is exempt outside flood hazard areas after a written exemption request with documentation; Pasco separately exempts roof repairs of 1.5 squares or less and liquid roof coatings. | Base permit fee $45 plus $40 per unit for residential reroof with mitigation or $20 per... |
| Shed Permit | It depends | Sheds of 150 square feet or less are exempt only if approved by and on file with the Florida DBPR Manufactured Building Program, with tie-downs installed and setbacks met, and not in a special flood hazard area. | Base permit fee $45 for all permits |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | No exemption threshold applies because solar installations involve electrical or plumbing trade work, which is excluded from the state exemption for work valued at less than $7,500. | Base permit fee $45 |
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Pasco County permit fees compared with nearby Florida localities
| Florida locality | Deck Permit | HVAC Permit | Electrical Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco County | Base permit fee $45 for all permits | Base fee $45 | Base fee $45 |
| Alachua County | No deck-specific flat fee is published. | Flat fee: Res Mechanical Alt/Repair $110.00, per the... | No electrical-specific flat fee is published |
| Brevard County | Not published | Brevard's Residential HVAC/Mechanical Permit Application... | Brevard's Residential Electrical Permit Application fee... |
| Broward County | No separate deck fee line | Mechanical (air conditioning and ventilation) permit is... | Electrical permit is the greater of a $125 minimum base... |
Each cell is the opening clause of that Florida jurisdiction's own fee schedule; the full wording and source sit on each permit page.
Pasco County permit questions, answered from the data
- Do you need a permit in Pasco County?
- For most projects, yes. Of the 10 permit types we have verified for Pasco County, 3 always require a permit (for example a deck permit), 7 depend on size or scope (an electrical permit, for instance). Each Pasco County permit type's page states the exact rule and its source.
- How much does a permit cost in Pasco County?
- Pasco County publishes a fee for 10 of the 10 permit types we cover, each quoted on its page from the jurisdiction's own schedule (linked on every page that carries one). Fees are set by Building Construction Services; we do not estimate or mark them up.
- Where do you apply for a permit in Pasco County?
- Building Construction Services issues permits in Pasco County, with an online portal for applications, plan uploads and status checks, and takes questions at 727-847-8126. The Pasco County official page and portal are linked in the office section above.
How the Pasco County pages were verified. 10 permit types, 6 distinct official sources, most recently checked . Every rule is read from Building Construction Services or the applicable code and cited on its page; anything we could not confirm for Pasco County is marked rather than estimated. How we verify.