WELCOME to Development Services

Development Services manages the growth of Pasco County to implement the New Comprehensive Plan and to enforce the various Land Development Codes and Ordinances. To accomplish long-range planning objectives identified by the Board of County Commissioners and to coordinate with the State, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, and other agencies on joint planning initiatives. To work on special projects such as the US 19 Redevelopment Study and other special area studies. To manage and monitor impacts of larger projects such as Developments of Regional Impacts (DRIs) and Master Planned Unit Developments (MPUDs) on the County's infrastructure and public services.

The primary goal of Development Services Administration is to coordinate and direct the Engineering Services, Road and Bridge , Code Enforcement, Growth Management and the Metropolitan Planning Organization , thereby expediting the review and issuance of permits and development orders. This is accomplished by streamlining procedures and ensuring that all Development Services Divisions coordinate their services, design, and project management capabilities necessary to expedite the implementation of Pasco County's Comprehensive Plan by coordinating the efforts of all affected departments.

 Development Services Administration also manages the Paving Assessment Billing and Receivables Program.  This program accounts for receivables of approximately $5.8 million with approximately 4,200 active customers.