Building Permits in Trinity, FL

FL (unincorporated west Pasco County, ZIP 34655), a small at-grade accessory concrete slab of 120 square feet or less (a walkway or equipment pad) is generally exempt from a building permit under the Florida Building Code, Residential (8th Edition, 2023). A slab that forms part of a building foundation or will support a structure requires a permit from Pasco County Building Construction Services. Call 811 before any excavation.

FL (unincorporated west Pasco County, ZIP 34655), a freestanding deck not more than 30 inches above grade and not more than 200 square feet is exempt from a building permit under the Florida Building Code, Residential (8th Edition, 2023). A deck attached to the dwelling, or one higher than 30 inches, requires a building permit from Pasco County Building Construction Services because the ledger connection and guards are structural.

FL (unincorporated west Pasco County, ZIP 34655), a fence 6 feet or less in height is generally exempt from a building permit under the Florida Building Code, Residential (8th Edition, 2023); a fence taller than 6 feet requires a building permit from Pasco County Building Construction Services. County zoning still regulates fence height, especially in front yards and on corner lots. Confirm height limits with Pasco County Building Construction Services.

FL (unincorporated west Pasco County, ZIP 34655), an at-grade uncovered concrete or paver patio is generally exempt from a building permit under the Florida Building Code, Residential (8th Edition, 2023). Adding a roof, cover, or screen enclosure makes it an accessory structure that requires a building permit from Pasco County Building Construction Services.

FL (unincorporated west Pasco County, ZIP 34655), a retaining wall 4 feet or less measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, with no surcharge, is exempt from a building permit under the Florida Building Code, Residential (8th Edition, 2023). A wall over 4 feet, or any wall supporting a surcharge (slope or load), requires a building permit and engineered design from Pasco County Building Construction Services. Provide drainage behind the wall.