Administrative overview · FIPS 12029
Dixie County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Dixie County Community Development Department, Building-Code-Zoning
For a project in or near Dixie County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
(352) 498-1235; Building/Zoning Official and permit staff (352) 498-1236
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
387 SE 22 Avenue, Cross City, FL 32628
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Dixie County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Dixie County Community Development Department, Building-Code-Zoning is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact (352) 498-1235; Building/Zoning Official and permit staff (352) 498-1236.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Apply, upload required documents, search permits, and manage applications through the county-branded iWorQ portal. The county requires a recorded Notice of Commencement before the first inspection where applicable; contact the Building/Zoning office at (352) 498-1236 for inspection scheduling and status.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Current Florida Building Code, which for 2026 is the 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, with the 2020 National Electrical Code and applicable Dixie County floodplain, zoning, land-development, and county-ordinance requirements. N/A beyond the exemptions in the Florida Building Code and applicable state law. Dixie County’s current public building page and application materials do not publish a separate detailed list of minor or cosmetic county exemptions; the county states that required permits must be obtained before work begins.