Development Services Department

Development Services Department

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The Dundee Development Services Department permits and inspects new construction, remodeling, additions, repairs, mobile home setups, signs, and other structures.  The Department also issues contractor licenses and investigates complaints against licensed contractors.  The department provides services for the following:

  • Building Permits
  • Electrical Permits
  • Plumbing Permits
  • Mechanical Permits
  • Inspections for all permitted work
  • Safety inspections – needed for utilities to be turned on

Please Note: Due to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility requirements, some documents have been removed from this page. If you are in need of any information, fee sheets, or forms, please contact the Development Services office. You may contact Jalyssa Salas at (863) 438-8330 ext. 223 or permits@townofdundee.com or Yvonne Musselwhite at (863) 438-8330 ext. 244 or YMusselwhite@townofdundee.com.


PERMITS

A permit is required for all new construction, alterations, repairs, demolition, or additions to a structure.  Applicants may obtain building permits from the Development Services Department.

ALL PERMIT APPLICANTS MUST DOWNLOAD AND RETURN THE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FORM LISTED BELOW TO THE TOWN OF DUNDEE.

Building Permit Applications and other forms and information are available for PDF download.

Permits are required for all accessory buildings such as detached carports, garages, workshops and storage sheds, fences & pools.

Homeowners are allowed to permit work being done only on homes in which they reside, if not, they must hire a licensed contractor to perform the work.

Inspections are required for all permitted work.  Upon completion of work, please call the Development Services Department to schedule an inspection.

The Development Services Department is also responsible for Safety Inspections. Residential Safety inspections are required when power has been turned off at a particular location for more than 90 consecutive days. There is a $35.00 inspection. Commercial Safety inspections are required for each occupancy/business change. There is a $40.00 inspection fee.


IMPACT & CONNECTION FEES

Transportation Impact Fee Schedule – Effective January 1, 2025

Impact-Connection Fees July 2023

Impact-Connection Fees January 2023

Impact-Connection Fees May 2022


Permit and Inspection Utilization Report A local government entity may provide a schedule of reasonable inspection fees in order to defer the costs of inspection and enforcement of the Florida Building Code. The local government entity’s fees must be used solely for carrying out that local government entity’s responsibilities in enforcing the Florida Building Code. Pursuant to Florida Statute 553.80, by Dec. 31 of each year, the governing body of a local government that provides a schedule of fees shall create a building permit and inspection utilization report and post the report on its website.

The Town’s fiscal year begins on Oct. 1 and ends on Sept. 30. The below information is derived from the respective fiscal year. The information provided below has been derived from relevant information available from the most recently completed financial audit.

2022-2023 Permit and Inspection Utilization Report


Contact the Development Services Department:

Effective immediately, submit all documentation to the appropriate e-mail listed below, to ensure they are received by the appropriate department in a timely manner.

Inspection Requests:
All inspection requests must be submitted via email to inspections@townofdundee.com. The new cut-off time for requests is 4:00 PM the day prior to the scheduled inspection. Please ensure the following information is included in the email:

  • Permit Number
  • Job Site Address
  • Type of Inspection
  • Desired Inspection Date

Permit Submittals & Inquiries:
All permit submissions, permitting questions, contractor registrations, and renewals must be directed to permits@townofdundee.com. Please note that permits are processed and reviewed in the order they are received.

Certificate Requests:
Requests for Certificates of Occupancy, Temporary Certificates of Occupancy, and Certificates of Completion must be sent to co-info@townofdundee.com.

EFFECTIVE MONDAY 02/17/2025

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
The office is closed Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.

Payments Accepted: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Staff: Jalyssa Salas, Permit Technician II
E-mail: JSalas@TownofDundee.com
Office Phone: (863) 438-8335 Ext. 223

Staff: Yvonne Musselwhite, Permit Technician
E-mail: YMusselwhite@TownofDundee.com
Office Phone: (863) 438-8335 Ext. 244

Development Services Building Located at:
124 Dundee Road, Dundee, Florida 33838