The Hernando County Building Department is to promote health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Hernando County through efficient and effective implementation of building codes and County regulations.
Permitting: Receives applications, processes the applications through the proper departments for reviews, issues permit once all reviews and necessary documentation has been received.
Plan Review: Reviews applications, blueprints, and various construction documents for compliance with the current Florida Building Code and any applicable local ordinances.
Inspections: Performs various inspection types, based on the type of permit.
Contractor Licensing: Receives applications, and registers contractors. Receives and investigates complaints for licensed and unlicensed activity, as well as unsafe structure complaints.
Records: Digitize paper construction documents. Maintain records and provide customers with requested record documentation.
