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Clermont, Florida Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.8
Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment
Permit Timeline
38 days
5-6 weeks
Total Fees Est.
$11,250
per residential lot
Impact Fees
$9,200
per lot
Permit Fee
$1,500
residential
Plan Review Fee
$550
per application
Delay Risk
28%
probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts
Historic Downtown OverlayLake Protection Buffer OverlayCitrus Hills Overlay
Permitted By-Right Uses
Single-family detached dwellingHome occupationAccessory structure
Permitting Requirements

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations
Rapidly growing lakeside community. Building department scaling up to meet demand. Lake-area properties require additional environmental review.
Recent Changes
Lake County impact fees increased 10% Jan 2026 (funding infrastructure expansion). New stormwater regulations for properties near chain of lakes. Enhanced architectural standards adopted for downtown/waterfront areas. Traffic impact requirements for SR 50 corridor developments.
Rezone Probability
67%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone
(352) 241-7330
Official Website
https://www.clermontfl.gov/departments/building

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