Hurricane Helene & Milton - Permitting Information
This information page will be continue to be updated as new information becomes available. For all storm-related information, please visit the Hurricane Helene Information Page and Hurricane Milton Information Page.
UPDATED OCTOBER 15, 2024
Mobile Permitting Center
Starting today, the City will be operating a mobile permitting office to provide expedited permitting for emergency repairs necessitated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Building Department staff will also be available to offer assistance for building permits. Additionally, there is no cost for storm-related permits.
- WHEN: Wednesday, October 16th
- TIME: 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
- WHERE: 116 S. Pinellas Avenue (Located in the parking lot behind the building within the Police Mobile Command Center)
Residents and business owners can still apply for permits at City Hall (324 E. Pine Street).
Post Hurricane Recovery Efforts - Code Provision Enforcement Changes
To assist residents in post-Helene and Milton recovery efforts, the City, under the emergency declaration, is suspending enforcement of the following code provisions and providing expedited permitting assistance.
- The minimum 6-week lease for tourist homes/short-term rentals is waived.
- RV's and travel trailers and other similar units may be used for temporary living. The RV/travel trailer must be on private property and not within the public right-of-way.
- PODs for storing personal items onsite can be located on private property longer than 90 days and do not require a temporary use permit.
- Mobile food trucks may operate in any zoning district if they comply with the remaining requirements of LDC Section 56.05.
A Mobile Permitting Center has also been established. Building Department staff will be on hand to facilitate permits to help expedite permitting for emergency repairs. Additionally, there is no cost for storm-related permits. The Mobile Permitting Center will likely change locations throughout the affected areas of the City. Continue to monitor the Hurricane Helene Information Page, Hurricane Milton Information Page and the City's Facebook page for the latest information on location.
For more information on these provisions click here.
Required Electrical Safety Inspections
It has come to our attention that in some instances the power company (Duke Energy) is not restoring power to homes and businesses that were affected by Hurricane Helene until an electrical safety inspection has been accomplished and approved. The City of Tarpon Springs does not offer this service. A licensed electrician will be required to complete the inspection and provide the results to the City of Tarpon Springs. Upon results being forwarded to the City, we can provide a release to Duke Energy.
Under the current conditions, the City, will be offering a “no cost” permit for this situation. The licensed electrical contractor will still need to be registered with the City of Tarpon Springs and provide insurance certificates and workers comp or workers comp exempt as normally would be required. The permitting process will be standard with the exception that the permits will be at no cost, and we are expediting the application times for these applications.
These permit applications will not require an in-person inspection from our staff to help expedite the turnaround times for these applications.
Please click here to download the form and email the completed form to dsinfo@ctsfl.us.
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