Building Permits

Application Process

Submit a completed, notarized application with required attachments to the City via email, in person or by carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx). The Plans Examiner will review the application and approve or request additional information. Once approved, applicant will be notified via email that permit is ready to pay & pick up with the fee amount and instructions. Payment is accepted in person by cash, check, or charge (Visa, M/C, Discover) at a 3.7% service fee, or by mail carrier. Once payment is received, the permit will be issued and hard copies for the job site provided to the applicant or authorized agent. Applications may be emailed to planning@dunnellon.org.

The following are types of residential and commercial work requiring a permit:

• Roofs, windows, entry doors, drywall work
• Electrical: new lines, panel upgrades or repairs
• Plumbing: Irrigation systems, new lines, generator hookup
• Mechanical: HVAC replacement and new installs
• Sheds, decks, retaining walls
• Boat lifts and docks
• Driveways
• Fencing
• Demolition

This list is not all-inclusive. Please contact Community Development with any questions.

Permit Applications By Project Type

Each link contains the required documentation for each project/permit type. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

• Deck
• Demolition
• Dock/Seawall/Boat Lift
• Electrical
• Fence
• Fire Inspection Request
• HVAC/Mechanical
• Plumbing
• Pool
• Roof
• Septic
• Shed (New Construction)
• Shed (Pre-Fabricated)
• Window/Door

Commercial / Residential Checklists

• Additions Checklist
• One- and Two-Family Residential Checklist

Permit Application Documents

• Document Requirements for All Building Permits 
• 911 Address Application (for new construction buildings)
• Asbestos Affidavit (for demolition or renovation)
• FEMA Substantial Improvement/Damage Form (for improvements within flood zone)
• Impervious Surface Assessment
  • Guide
  • Calculator
• Notice of Commencement (for jobs over $5,000 ($15,000 for HVAC)
• Owner Authorization Form (for all permits where a contractor is being hired)
• Owner-Builder Affidavit (if owner is doing the work)
• Permit Application 
• Product Approval Specification Sheet
• Site Plan (commercial) 
• Site Plan (residential)
• Solar/Photovoltaic Guide (to add or modify any solar heaters, HVAC collectors, or power systems) 
• Tree Removal for Site Clearing (associated with new development)

Additional Forms

• Change of Contractor
• Contractor Release Affidavit
• Permit Extension
• Plan Revision

Inspection Requests

To schedule all inspections, please email the Building Department / Inspections or call the office at (352) 465-8500 x1010. Please be prepared to provide permit #, address, type of inspection, and contact information.

If you wish to hire a private provider for inspections, please submit the Notice to Building Official of Use of Private Provider.

Permit Fees

• Resolution RES2022-09 Amended Permit Fees

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