City of Trenton

A building permit is required for construction within the City of Trenton. Zoning approval or certificate of land development regulation compliance is required before building permit issuance.

Building code

Florida Building Code (statewide)

Contractor requirements

Contractors must comply with Florida Building Code and Trenton Land Development Regulations.

1. 01
   Confirm the parcel is inside Trenton city limits.
2. 02
   Contact City Hall or the city building / zoning contact at 352-463-4000.
3. 03
   Submit the city's zoning approval application and site plan materials.
4. 04
   Obtain city land development regulation compliance approval.
5. 05
   Confirm whether the building permit will be issued at the city level or through Gilchrist County using county forms that require city approval attachment.
6. 06
   Do not begin construction until the required permit has been issued and posted.

Typical processing time: Processing time varies; contact city staff for estimates. Zoning approval is a separate prerequisite step.

Source: City of Trenton Building Department ↗

• 352-463-4000 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Contact the city for inspection scheduling. Trenton's public record indicates inspections may be coordinated through city staff or Gilchrist County depending on permit issuance pathway.