City of New Port Richey Building Division, within the Development Department, handles construction review, permitting and inspections in the city. The city’s Development Department also coordinates planning, zoning and redevelopment reviews that may intersect with a building permit.
What requires a building permit in New Port Richey?
New Port Richey states that permits are required for most construction activities. Its published list includes interior and exterior renovations and additions, windows and doors, plumbing and electrical work, garage doors, storm shutters, siding, gutters and downspouts, signs, roofs, air-conditioning work, paved driveways, sidewalks and patios, fences, tree removal, sheds, carports, screen rooms, pools and spas, decks, docks, boat lifts, davits and seawall repair.
Not every property with a New Port Richey mailing address is inside city limits, so check the parcel before contacting the Development Department.
- Building envelope and site work — Renovations, additions, windows/doors, roofing, siding, driveways, patios, fences, sheds, decks and marine improvements are among the city’s listed permit scopes.
- Trade work — Electrical, plumbing and air-conditioning work are specifically identified as permit-required activities.
Who handles permitting in New Port Richey?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | 5919 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652 |
| Building permit info | 727-853-1047 |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| permitting@cityofnewportrichey.org |
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New Port Richey permit types and local requirements
New Port Richey publishes a centralized Development Permits page with the building application and specialized forms. Its permit-required list also spans structural, trade, roofing, exterior, site and marine work.
| Scope | City filing / form | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| Building / renovation / addition | Building Permit Application | Use for new construction and regulated building work. |
| Electrical / plumbing / mechanical | Trade permits under City Building Division | Current fee schedule separately prices these scopes. |
| Roofing | Building permit | Roof inspection affidavits are published by the city. |
| Windows / doors | Building permit | Residential compliance form is published. |
| Pool / spa | Building permit with pool safety documentation | City publishes a residential pool safety form. |
| Driveway | Building permit + driveway worksheet | Worksheet is listed on Development Permits page. |
| Tree removal | Separate tree removal application | City notes some species do not require a City permit. |
| Signs | Separate sign applications | Different forms are published for downtown and other districts. |
The city also publishes forms for authorized agents, owner-builders, revisions/resubmittals, contractor changes, product approvals, truss verification and substantial damage/improvement reviews.
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New Port Richey’s FY 2026-27 Comprehensive Fee Schedule publishes current building and trade permit charges. For residential and commercial new construction, additions or renovations, the building permit fee is based on 1% of construction value with a $200 minimum. The schedule states that value is based on contract price, while the Building Official may determine fees using ICC valuation or another nationally recognized source.
| Permit item | FY 2026-27 published fee |
|---|---|
| Residential re-roof | $150 minimum or 1% |
| Commercial re-roof | $250 minimum or 1% |
| Residential demolition | $200 flat |
| Residential fence | $70 |
| Driveway | $150 |
| Garage door | $100 |
| Residential LP / natural gas | $250 minimum or 1% |
| Residential pool | $250 minimum or 1% |
The same schedule lists residential electrical work at a $150 minimum or 1%, residential plumbing at a $150 minimum or 1%, and residential mechanical new/repair/alteration/addition work at a $200 minimum or 1%. Commercial minimums are higher for those trades. Zoning review and Special Flood Hazard Area review are each listed at $50 where applicable.
The schedule also includes administrative charges for reinspections, permit extensions, after-the-fact permits, revisions, temporary certificates and other services.
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The city’s permit-required list includes plumbing, electrical and air-conditioning work, and the FY 2026-27 fee schedule prices electrical, plumbing, mechanical and LP/natural-gas permits separately.
| Trade | Handled by | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Building / structural | City Building Division | Construction review, permitting and inspections within city limits. |
| Electrical | City permit | Permit-required list and separate FY 2026-27 electrical fees. |
| Plumbing | City permit | Permit-required list and separate plumbing fees. |
| Mechanical / A/C | City permit | A/C work listed as permit-required; mechanical fee category published. |
| Gas | City permit | FY 2026-27 schedule lists residential and commercial LP/natural-gas permits. |
| Fire permits | City Fire Department fee process | FY 2026-27 schedule states fire permit fees are assessed by the Fire Department plus a processing fee. |
Contractor registration is coordinated through Pasco County’s contractor licensing system. The city states that contractors registered to work in Pasco County are registered to work in New Port Richey for the applicable licensing category.
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A New Port Richey mailing address does not always mean the property is inside city limits.
Use the city’s permit-required list and Development Permits forms to separate building, roofing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, pool, sign, tree or other scopes.
Complete the Building Permit Application and any authorized-agent, owner-builder, product-approval, driveway, pool, roof, truss, flood or revision documents that apply.
Apply through the Citizen Access Portal. If the portal is unavailable, email the application to permitting@cityofnewportrichey.org or deliver it to City Hall.
Building and trade fees are valuation-based or flat depending on scope, plus any zoning, flood, fire or administrative charges.
Book inspections in the Citizen Access Portal and pass all required finals.
Inspections in New Port Richey
New Port Richey directs permit holders to the Citizen Access Portal to schedule inspections. The Development Department states that inspections are performed between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and that an exact inspector arrival time cannot be guaranteed.
The FY 2026-27 fee schedule includes escalating reinspection charges: $75 for the first reinspection, $150 for the second reinspection for the same previous note, and $200 for the third reinspection for the same previous note. Permit extensions, after-the-fact permit penalties and temporary certificate charges are also separately listed.
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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
New Port Richey permit FAQ
Who issues building permits in New Port Richey?
The City of New Port Richey Building Division handles construction review, permitting and inspections inside city limits.
How are permit applications currently submitted?
Through the Citizen Access Portal. If the portal is unavailable, by email to permitting@cityofnewportrichey.org or in person at City Hall.
How are new construction and renovation fees calculated?
The FY 2026-27 schedule uses 1% of construction value with a $200 minimum for residential and commercial new construction, additions and renovations.
How are inspections scheduled?
The city directs permit holders to Citizen Access for inspection scheduling.
Official New Port Richey permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
Inspections are where schedules slip.
Get a free quote →- Florida Building Commission — 8th Edition (2023)
- FY 2026-27 Comprehensive Fee Schedule
- Development Department
- Development Permits
- Building Division
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