City Building Permits

Dunedin, FL Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Dunedin, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Florida Pinellas County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the City of Dunedin.

Department
Community Development Department, Building Division
Address
737 Louden Avenue, Suite 137, Dunedin, FL 34698
Phone
727-298-3210
Website
https://www.dunedingov.com/files/assets/city/v/4/community-development/documents/building/practical-guide-to-permitting-04-15-2025.pdf

Online Permit Portal

Open CSS Portal

Platform: CSS • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Register for the Dunedin CSS portal.
  2. Log in and create a new permit application.
  3. Select permit type and upload required documents (surveys, plans, project-specific materials).
  4. Pay application and review fees.
  5. Building Division reviews for completeness and code compliance.
  6. Address any correction comments.
  7. Obtain permit issuance and schedule inspections.

Typical processing time: 2-4 weeks after completeness depending on project scope.

Source: Community Development Department, Building Division

General Requirements

Building permits required for new construction, additions, renovations, and specified trade work within the City of Dunedin.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Construction plans and specifications
  • Site survey or plot plan
  • Property survey (for subdivisions or major projects)
  • Project-specific documentation
Permit validity
Permits must be actively used; unused permits expire.
Building code
Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)
Owner-builder
Owner-builders may apply; refer to homeowner permit guide.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be licensed by the State of Florida.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Varies by permit type
Plan check fee
Percentage of permit fee
Permit fee formula
Based on project valuation and permit category
Trade permit fee
Per trade
Reinspection fee
Assessed for failed inspections
Payment note
Payment through CSS portal

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Current as of 2026-03).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development Department, Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • CSS portal (online)
Scheduling deadline
Per city procedures
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday during business hours
Time windows
City inspection windows

Typical inspection sequence: Building Division manages inspection scheduling and coordination.

Contact Building Division for remote inspection policies.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development Department, Building Division before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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