Lobby Hours 7:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday

ATTENTION - Our site will be down for maintenance on 12/09/2023 to 12/11/2023.

We will be closed for Training every Wednesday (until the end of the year) from 2PM - 4PM.

Click here for more info on our upcoming training schedule.

PLEASE NOTE: - The 8th Edition (2023) of the Florida Building Code goes into effect on December 21, 2023.
THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT PLANS UNDER THE 7th EDITION (2020) BUILDING CODE IS DECEMBER 30th , 2023.

New Law Affecting Single-Family Home Permits - Effective October 1, 2021. Click the link below for more info: HB 1059 - Affecting Single-Family Home Permits
Emergency Building Permit forms effective Thursday, August 31st at 7am.
Completed forms are to be submitted to emergencypermits@hernandocounty.us

Emergency Building Permit Application
Electric Meter Request (Owner)
Electric Meter Request (Contractor)
Hernando County Storm Damage Guidelines

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General Information
Citizens and other visitors to our site can find building permit statistics, fee schedules, records, FAQ’s, public service announcements, and other news here.  
For Contractors
Licensed contractors can find information on applying for permits, scheduling inspections, obtaining certificates of occupancy and more.  Be sure to check out our online system for conducting business electronically. Contractors, Log in here!
For Businesses
Want to open a new business? Own an existing business and want to find out about remodeling, expanding, or relocating? Check here for helpful information on these topics and more. Be sure to check out the video for tips to protect yourself from unlicensed contractors. 
For Owners
Property owners can find helpful information on obtaining building permits, hiring licensed contractors or being your own contractor, inspections, and more. Check out the video on this page for tips to protect yourself from unlicensed contractors.