Building Inspections and Permitting Fund
The primary function of the Building Inspections and Permitting Fund is to protect the health and safety of the public by ensuring compliance with the Florida Building Code. In addition, Building Inspections and Permitting are involved in administering the Pasco County Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code, including ensuring compliance with the flood damage prevention ordinance.
Revenues
Major Revenues for the Building Inspections and Permitting Fund include:
Charges for Service
Charges for Services include all revenues stemming from charges for operating services. Inspection fees, plans review, and various permits make up Charges for Services revenues. Unlicensed contractor fees are also accounted for in this area.
Permits, Fees & Special Assessments
The Building Inspections and Permitting Fund relies on various permits, fees, and assessments for revenue.
Miscellaneous Revenues
Other Revenues include Other Taxes, Judgments, Fines & Forfeits, and Miscellaneous Revenues.
Expenditures
Major Expenditures in the Building Inspections and Permitting Fund include:
Building Constructions Services
The Building Construction Services Department encompasses several groups including; Central Permitting, Building Inspections, Building Plan Review, Minimum Standards, Unlicensed Contractor, Technology Fee, and HRE.
Purpose of Operations
The Building Construction Services Department provides a multitude of services to our citizens, builders, and contractors enabling the County to maintain high standards of building integrity by assisting the construction industry to ensure building projects are constructed safely and in compliance with State, local, Federal codes, and regulations helping create a vibrant, and safely built community. The Department is also responsible for administering the County’s Flood Prevention Ordinances and supports efforts to ensure contractors are properly licensed and to discourage the use of unlicensed contractors through prosecution and education of our citizens.