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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for St. Leo
Dade City is responsible for issuance of building permits, code enforcement, inspections, permit data, and contractor licensing for St. Leo work. Pasco County is responsible for issuance of fire permits, fire-code enforcement, inspections, permit data, and contractor licensing.
Note: The town uses a split local-review structure. Applicants should confirm exemptions with St. Leo, Dade City, and Pasco County as applicable before proceeding without a permit.
- Zoning compliance application for the local step
- Dade City building permit application and supporting documents
- For fire permits: contractor license, workers compensation, liability insurance, plans, product data, spec sheets, and calculations
- Building code
- Mandatory statewide Florida Building Code, with local permit administration divided between town zoning review, Dade City building permits, and Pasco County fire permits.
- Permit validity
- Building permit validity handled by Dade City; fire permits governed through Pasco County.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builder requirements are administered through Dade City's permit process.
- Contractor requirements
- Contact Dade City Building Division for building-permit and contractor matters.
Application process
Typical processing: Zoning compliance processing time varies; building permits issued by Dade City; fire permits through Pasco County.
- 01 Submit a Zoning Compliance Application to the Town of St. Leo as the first step.
- 02 After zoning approval and payment of any town fees, take the approved application and accompanying paperwork to the Dade City Building Division.
- 03 Complete Dade City's building permit issuance process, including any owner-builder, contractor-registration, plan, and Notice of Commencement requirements.
- 04 For fire permits, obtain zoning compliance approval first and then apply online through PascoGateway under the building tab as directed by the town.
- 05 Schedule building inspections through Dade City after issuance.
Typical processing time: Zoning compliance processing time varies; building permits issued by Dade City; fire permits through Pasco County.
Fee schedule
Effective Current town fee schedule
Building-permit issuance fees are paid to Dade City, and fire-permit fees are governed through Pasco County.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective Current town fee schedule) before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Dade City iWorQ Portal (online)
- Dade City Building Department - 352-523-5050 (phone)
- PascoGateway for fire permits (online)
- Scheduling deadline
- Contact Dade City or Pasco County for scheduling.
- Inspection hours
- Dade City hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Time windows
- Standard business hours
Typical sequence: Building inspections coordinated by Dade City after building permit issuance. Fire inspections coordinated through Pasco County after fire permit is submitted through PascoGateway.
Remote inspections may be used at the discretion of Dade City or Pasco County.
Frequently asked
Common questions about St. Leo permits
01 Do I need a building permit in St. Leo, FL? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in St. Leo, FL? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in St. Leo, FL? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in St. Leo, FL? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in St. Leo, FL? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of St. Leo zoning-compliance review; City of Dade City Building Division for building permits; Pasco County for fire permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.