Code Compliance
Department Description
The Code Compliance Department's mission promotes a vibrant community by ensuring code compliance and supportive neighborhood enhancement efforts. We proactively and reactively address county ordinance violations, support interdepartmental outreach efforts, and build strong relationships with Pasco County's citizens and businesses. Our department fulfills this mission through community involvement and voluntary compliance. In the event we are unable to achieve compliance through voluntary means, our department utilizes the court citation system to assist in curing egregious ordinance violations.
Core Services
This Department provides education, information, and services to the public regarding code compliance. The team is committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of our community. Code Compliance investigates and responds to service requests alleging violations of the Land Development Code and portions of the Code of Ordinances. A primary goal is to achieve voluntary compliance through education whenever possible. The standards set by our codes are intended to protect the community and minimizes the conditions that can contribute to the dilapidation of neighborhoods and property values.
Budget Summary
Goals and Objectives
Code Compliance enforces many of the County's codes, which contribute to Pasco's quality of life and property values. Our team also attends neighborhood meetings and works with other agencies to educate our community about the importance of properly maintaining properties or reporting issues that need to be addressed. The goal of the Code Compliance Department is to achieve voluntary compliance in the correction of county ordinance violations. Our department strives to accomplish voluntary compliance through cooperation and education of Pasco County’s citizens and businesses.
