Dade City, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Building permits for the City of Dade City, and by local agreement, issues building permits for the City of San Antonio and the Town of St. Leo after those jurisdictions provide their local approvals.

Department

City of Dade City Building Department

Address

38020 Meridian Ave, Dade City, FL 33525

Phone

352-523-5050

Email

buildingpermits@dadecityfl.com

Website

https://www.dadecityfl.com/our_government/departments/building_department/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is in Dade City's jurisdiction, or obtain the required city approval first if the parcel is in San Antonio or St. Leo.
2. Gather the permit application and the project-specific documents listed on the city's Building Permit Requirements page.
3. Submit online through the iWorQ portal or provide a digital submission to the Building Department. Homeowners and contractors must upload a notarized permit application.
4. If the applicant is a contractor, ensure contractor registration is current; if an owner-builder, provide the notarized owner-builder disclosure statement.
5. Wait for review; ordinary review time is about 4 to 6 weeks with no expedite service offered.
6. After approval, pay online, receive the permit by email, and do not start work until the permit is issued.
7. Request inspections online, by call, or by email, and complete final approval.

Typical processing time: About 4 to 6 weeks; no expedite service available.

Source: City of Dade City Building Department

General Requirements

Permits required for new homes, pools, reroofs, electrical, mechanical, gas, sheds, carports, fences, demolition, signs, and fireworks.

Required Documents

• Notarized permit application
• Site plan
• Engineered plans
• Energy calculations
• Right-of-way application where applicable
• Notice of Commencement when required
• Health department letter where applicable
• TECO letter
• Owner-builder disclosure (notarized)
• Authorized-agent form

Permit validity

Permits become invalid unless work commences within 6 months of issuance, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months after commencement. One or more written extensions of up to 90 days each may be allowed.

Building code

Florida Building Code and city ordinances. Florida's mandatory statewide 8th Edition (2023) became effective December 31, 2023.

Owner-builder

Owner-builder applicants must provide a notarized homeowner disclosure statement.

Contractor requirements

General and subcontractors must be signed and registered before permit release. Dade City handles contractor registration for work in Dade City, San Antonio, and St. Leo.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

See city permit fee schedule

Plan check fee

Included in permit fee

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based; see city development-fee documents

Payment note

Payment made after plan review approval. Permit issued by email after payment. No work should commence until permit is issued.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Current city permit fee schedule).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Dade City Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• iWorQ Portal (online)
• 352-523-5050 (phone)
• buildingpermits@dadecityfl.com (email)

Scheduling deadline

Requests done the next business day unless received by 8:00 a.m. the day of or requested for a future date.

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; payments not processed after 4:00 p.m.

Time windows

Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Required request details: permit number, jobsite location, type of inspection, requested date, contact name and phone number, and site access details such as gate code or permit-card location.

Remote inspections may be used at the city's discretion.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Florida Building Code and city ordinances. Florida's mandatory statewide 8th Edition (2023) became effective December 31, 2023.
• Verify contractor license: Florida Building Commission
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Owner-builder rules: View rules
• Permit Application PDF
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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