The City of Dunedin Community Development Department's Building Division issues building permits in Dunedin. Permits are submitted, reviewed and approved online in the Dunedin Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal.
What requires a building permit in Dunedin?
The city's homeowner guide lists the most common residential work that needs a Dunedin permit: additions, alterations and renovations, garages and carports, sheds, pools and spas, door, window and garage door replacement, decks and porches, screen enclosures, gazebos and pergolas, fencing, driveways and walkways, reroofing, electrical service changes, water heater and air conditioning replacement, and solar systems. No permit is needed for flooring, painting, paneling, wallpapering or ordinary minor repairs.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | Community Development - Building Division |
| Address | 737 Louden Avenue, Suite 137, Dunedin, FL 34698 |
| Phone | 727-298-3210 |
| permits@dunedin.gov | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays) |
| Online portal | Dunedin Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal |
Dunedin permit types
Dunedin issues building permits and combination permits, which may include building, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing work. A permit is valid for 180 days from the date of issuance or from the last approved inspection date.
| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
Dunedin building permit cost
The Dunedin building permit fee is 0.80 percent of the construction valuation, with a minimum of $60.00. The plan review fee is 25 percent of the building permit fee, and each re-inspection costs $75.00. Valuation includes the total value of work, including materials and labor. The city's online fee estimator also adds the state building permit surcharge.
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- Building — Issued by the Building Division through the CSS Portal.
- Electrical — Can be part of a combination permit with the building work.
- Mechanical — Can be part of a combination permit with the building work.
- Plumbing and gas — Can be part of a combination permit with the building work.
How to get a building permit in Dunedin
Confirm the project address is inside Dunedin and identify every permit record required for the work.
Prepare the current local application, construction documents and any scope-specific forms or product approvals.
Submit the application and documents online in the Dunedin Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal.
The city lists plan review at 5-7 business days for residential work and 7-10 business days for commercial work; some work is issued the same day. Answer review comments in the portal.
Pay the permit fee and the plan review fee to have the permit issued.
Request inspections online in the CSS Portal and pass the final inspection to close the permit.
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Inspection requests must be submitted online in the Dunedin Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal. Building inspectors are normally in the field from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and you can ask for a morning (9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) or afternoon (12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.) inspection. Questions go to inspectreq@dunedin.gov.
Florida building code
The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), has applied statewide since 31 December 2023; the Florida Building Commission has proposed the 9th Edition (2026) to take effect on 31 December 2026. Florida permit rules
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These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Florida Building Commission - current code
- City of Dunedin - Permits & Inspections
- Dunedin Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal
- Building permit fee estimator
- Homeowner's guide to residential building permits
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Who handles building permits in Dunedin?
The City of Dunedin Building Division, part of Community Development, at 737 Louden Avenue, Suite 137. Call 727-298-3210 or email permits@dunedin.gov.
How do I apply?
Apply online in the Dunedin Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal, where permits are submitted, reviewed and approved.
How are permit fees calculated?
The building permit fee is 0.80 percent of the construction valuation (minimum $60.00), plus a plan review fee of 25 percent of the permit fee. The city's online estimator gives the total for a given valuation.
How do I schedule an inspection?
Request it online in the CSS Portal. You can ask for a morning or an afternoon inspection.
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More Florida permitting guides
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