City Building Permits
Dunnellon, FL Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Dunnellon, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Dunnellon operates its own city building permit intake, permit forms, inspection requests, contractor registration process, and fee resolution.
- Department
- City of Dunnellon Community Development / Building Permits
- Address
- 20750 River Drive, Dunnellon, FL 34431
- Phone
- 352-465-8500
- planning@dunnellon.org
Online Permit Portal
Platform: BS&A Online • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Confirm the property is within Dunnellon city limits.
- Submit the completed, notarized application with required attachments online, by email, in person, or by carrier.
- The plans examiner reviews the application and either approves it or requests more information.
- Once approved, the city notifies the applicant by email that the permit is ready with the fee amount and pickup instructions.
- Pay the fees in person or by mail; after payment, Dunnellon issues the permit and provides hard copies for the job site.
- Schedule inspections by email or phone and obtain final approval.
Source: City of Dunnellon Community Development / Building Permits
General Requirements
Permit-triggering work includes roofs, windows, entry doors, drywall work, new electrical lines and panel upgrades, irrigation systems, new plumbing lines, generator hookups, HVAC replacement and new installs, sheds, decks, retaining walls, boat lifts and docks, driveways, fencing, and demolition.
Required Documents
- Project-type checklists
- Document requirements for all building permits
- 911 address application
- Asbestos affidavit
- FEMA substantial improvement/damage form
- Impervious surface guide and calculator
- Notice of Commencement
- Owner authorization
- Owner-builder affidavit
- Product approval specification sheet
- Site plans
- Solar guide
- Tree removal form
- Revision/extension forms
- Permit validity
- An NOC is required for jobs over $7,500, or $15,000 for HVAC.
- Building code
- Florida Building Code (mandatory statewide)
- Contractor requirements
- State-certified contractors do not pay city contractor registration fees, but permitting still requires validation of state licensure, workers' compensation and liability insurance, any exemption certificate, proof the contractor is working within license scope, and a driver's license copy.
Fees
- Payment note
- Card payments made in person carry a 3.7% service fee.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Dunnellon Community Development / Building Permits to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Building Department / Inspections (email)
- 352-465-8500 ext. 1010 (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Information required: permit number, address, type of inspection, and contact information.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Florida Building Code (mandatory statewide)
- Building Permits
- Contractor Registration
- License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Dunnellon Community Development / Building Permits before applying.
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