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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Dixie County
A building permit is required for all construction in unincorporated Dixie County.
- 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
- 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.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Dixie County rather than inside the Town of Cross City or the Town of Horseshoe Beach.
- 02 Use the county's iWorQ portal or download the PDF application package for the project type.
- 03 Upload or deliver the supporting documents listed on the county portal or checklist.
- 04 Record a Notice of Commencement when Florida law requires it and provide the recorded document before the first inspection.
- 05 Wait for county review and permit issuance before starting work.
- 06 Request inspections through the county inspection portal and obtain final approval.
Source: Dixie County Community Development / Building and Zoning ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- iWorQ Inspection Portal (online)
- 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: County inspection menu includes foundations, framing, sheathing, roofing, rough and final trade inspections, seawall, pool, shed/carport, mobile home, floodplain management, and zoning-related entries.
Source: Dixie County Community Development / Building and Zoning ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Dixie County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Dixie County, FL? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Dixie County, FL? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Dixie County, FL? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Dixie County Community Development / Building and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.