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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Cross City
A building permit is required for all construction within the Town of Cross City limits.
Required documents
- Warranty deed
- Signed survey
- 911 address verification
- Site plan to scale
- Septic tank permit or letter from sewer company
- Signed application
- Recorded Notice of Commencement
- Engineered plans marked 130 mph
- Truss engineering marked 130 mph
- Product approval paper
- Driveway approval before final power release
- City approval paperwork if in city limits
- Building code
- 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (effective December 31, 2023)
- Contractor requirements
- Separate permits must be secured for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, gas, and similar trade work.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the parcel is inside the Town of Cross City.
- 02 Contact town hall at 352-498-3306 to determine what city approval paperwork is required before county permit issuance.
- 03 Prepare the county permit package for the project type.
- 04 Include the city approval paperwork required by the county checklist for parcels in city limits.
- 05 Submit through Dixie County Building and Zoning and complete county review, issuance, and inspections.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Dixie County iWorQ Inspection Portal (online)
- Dixie County Building: 352-498-1236 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Typical sequence: Inspections are handled by Dixie County after permit issuance.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Cross City permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Cross City, FL? ▸
A building permit is required for all construction within the Town of Cross City limits.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Cross City, FL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Cross City, FL, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel is inside the Town of Cross City. 2. Contact town hall at 352-498-3306 to determine what city approval paperwork is required before county permit issuance. 3. Prepare the county permit package for the project type. 4. Include the city approval paperwork required by the county checklist for parcels in city limits. 5. Submit through Dixie County Building and Zoning and complete county review, issuance, and inspections.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Cross City, FL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Cross City, FL via: Dixie County iWorQ Inspection Portal, Dixie County Building: 352-498-1236.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Cross City Town Hall / City Clerk ↗
entry id permits/florida/dixie/cross-city
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Cross City Town Hall / City Clerk before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.