New Port Richey, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of New Port Richey. Applicants must verify city jurisdiction with the Pasco County Property Appraiser.

Department

City of New Port Richey Building Division, Development Department

Address

5919 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Phone

727-853-1047

Email

permitting@cityofnewportrichey.org

Website

https://www.cityofnewportrichey.org/Business/Development/Building-Division

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the parcel is inside New Port Richey city limits using the Pasco County Property Appraiser.
2. Gather the permit application, plans, valuation, contractor information, owner-builder disclosure if applicable, and any project-specific materials.
3. Submit digitally by email to permitting@cityofnewportrichey.org or in person to the Development Department at City Hall.
4. Complete contractor registration and owner-builder documents as required.
5. Pay fees and obtain permit issuance before starting work.
6. Schedule inspections by phone and secure final approval before use or occupancy.

Typical processing time: Standard plan review timeline; contact city for specific estimates.

Source: City of New Port Richey Building Division, Development Department

General Requirements

Permits are required for most construction activities including renovations, windows and doors, plumbing and electrical, roofing, air conditioning, fences, sheds, pools, docks, seawalls, signs, paved surfaces, and tree removal.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Plans
• Owner-builder disclosure statement where applicable
• Contractor registration
• Permit-specific forms from the Development Permits page

Permit validity

Standard permit validity period applies; contact city for current expiration timeline.

Building code

2023 Florida Building Code family and related city ordinances and land development code. Florida's statewide 8th Edition (2023) took effect December 31, 2023.

Owner-builder

An owner-builder may proceed only under Florida Statutes section 489.103(7)(a) exemption and must submit a completed, notarized Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement before a permit can issue.

Contractor requirements

State-licensed, certified, or registered contractors required unless owner-builder exemption applies. A contractor licensed and registered to work in Pasco County is licensed and registered to work in New Port Richey.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$200.00 for residential/commercial new construction, addition, renovation, or site permits

Plan check fee

Included in permit fee

Permit fee formula

1% of construction value, $200.00 minimum

Trade permit fee

Varies by trade type

Payment note

Consultant fees are paid by the applicant before issuance where applicable.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective FY 2024-2025).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of New Port Richey Building Division, Development Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 727-853-1048 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Contact for current scheduling practices.

Inspection hours

Standard business hours

Time windows

Standard inspection windows

Typical inspection sequence: Inspection sequence varies by project type.

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

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2023 Florida Building Code family and related city ordinances and land development code. Florida's statewide 8th Edition (2023) took effect December 31, 2023.
• Verify contractor license: Florida Building Commission
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Owner-builder rules: View rules
• FY 2024-25 Comprehensive Schedule of Fees
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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