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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Horseshoe Beach
A building permit is required for all construction within the Town of Horseshoe Beach limits. Property owners must start with town hall before permit submission.
Required documents
- Warranty deed
- Signed survey
- Engineered plans marked 130 mph
- Signed site plan with canal width, percentage of width, and setbacks
- Water Management permit or DEP exemption paperwork
- City compliance paperwork if in the town of Horseshoe Beach
- Recorded Notice of Commencement
- 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 Horseshoe Beach.
- 02 Call or visit Town Hall before preparing the county submittal to obtain required town documentation or compliance paperwork.
- 03 Confirm the project falls within the categories listed on the town's building page (roof, siding, deck, new home, boat house, septic tank, storage buildings, addition to home, water meter install, RV lot preparation, fill dirt/grading work, dock, swimming pool, electrical service power pole, seawall repair/replacement, etc.).
- 04 Contact Dixie County Building Department at 352-498-1236 and schedule the appointment referenced by the town's building page with the town's LDR Administrator.
- 05 Submit the county permit package, including the town paperwork and any county-required plans and outside-agency approvals.
- 06 Complete county inspections and final approval.
§ 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 county permit issuance. Coordinate with the town LDR Administrator during the approval process.
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Horseshoe Beach permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Horseshoe Beach, FL? ▸
A building permit is required for all construction within the Town of Horseshoe Beach limits. Property owners must start with town hall before permit submission.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Horseshoe Beach, FL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Horseshoe Beach, FL, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the parcel is inside the Town of Horseshoe Beach. 2. Call or visit Town Hall before preparing the county submittal to obtain required town documentation or compliance paperwork. 3. Confirm the project falls within the categories listed on the town's building page (roof, siding, deck, new home, boat house, septic tank, storage buildings, addition to home, water meter install, RV lot preparation, fill dirt/grading work, dock, swimming pool, electrical service power pole, seawall repair/replacement, etc.). 4. Contact Dixie County Building Department at 352-498-1236 and schedule the appointment referenced by the town's building page with the town's LDR Administrator. 5. Submit the county permit package, including the town paperwork and any county-required plans and outside-agency approvals. 6. Complete county inspections and final approval.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Horseshoe Beach, FL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Horseshoe Beach, FL via: Dixie County iWorQ Inspection Portal, Dixie County Building: 352-498-1236.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Horseshoe Beach Town Hall ↗
entry id permits/florida/dixie/horseshoe-beach
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Horseshoe Beach Town Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.