Do I Need a Permit to Put a Shed on My Residential Property in Pasco County?

Pasco county Florida does require a permit be

issued to add a storage shed to any residential property regardless of the size of the shed.  The permit for your shed will require an inspection by Pasco county after it is installed on your property.  State law requires construction be performed by a licensed contractor. A homeowner, however, may obtain permits and act as his/her own contractor for constructing residential buildings or sheds on their own property and for their own use.  Investment properties and rental properties require the work be performed by a licensed contractor.  

What Do I Need to Apply for the Permit?

• A Completed Pasco County Building Permit Application
• For Owner/Builders, a completed Owner Builder Disclosure Statement
• Two Site Plans showing the location of the shed on the property, with distances to property lines
• Two sets of engineered drawings or DCA approved plans showing compliance with the 2010 Florida Building Code
• Two sets of approved lot grading plans a sealed engineered drainage plan IF the shed is 500 feet or larger, AND the upland area of the lot is one acre or less.
• Letter of approval from the Health Department IF there is a septic system on the property
• Two completed copies of the Fill/Drainage/Tree affidavit regarding the placement of fill or removal of trees.
• Notice of Commencement if the project costs $2,500.00 or more.
• Application Fee for the Pasco county Permit.

There are also requirements if your property is in a Flood Zone and you should inquire about that when you make application.

You can get more information regarding shed and other permits from the Pasco county Building and Construction Services at the following locations:

8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 230 New Port Richey

727-847-8126

14236 6th Street, Suite 203 Dade City

352-521-4279

4111 Land O'Lakes Blvd. Land O'Lakes

813-929-2749

If you or someone you know is in need of real estate services in the Pasco county areas or New Port Richey, Trinity, Land O'Lakes or Hudson you can contact me online and request information.