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City Guide · Verified 2026

Pool Construction Permits in Tallahassee

Permit required
Population: 204,902 View on map

Local Rule

City of Tallahassee Growth Management Department

Tallahassee is the Leon County seat and its only incorporated municipality. The city's own Notice to Swimming Pool Owner form states the FBC private residential pool specification directly: a residential pool, hot tub or non-portable spa over 24 inches deep must be isolated by a barrier at least 4 feet high, unless equipped with a safety cover meeting ASTM F-1346-91. The city maintains its own dedicated Land Development Code Section 3-433 pool barrier ordinance, on top of the Florida Building Code adopted by reference under LDC Section 3-82.

Source · Verified September 2026

Tallahassee Building Department

Office: City of Tallahassee-Leon County Growth Management Department

Address: 300 S. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301

Phone: (850) 891-7001

Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.

How This Compares to Leon County

Tallahassee's own rule is shown above (Permit required). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

Tallahassee-Leon County Growth Management Department

A child safety barrier must be placed no less than 20 inches from the water's edge - a specific distance requirement beyond the standard barrier height and gap specifications.

See the full county page

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FAQs

Which department handles Pool Construction permits in Tallahassee?

City of Tallahassee Growth Management Department handles Pool Construction permits in Tallahassee.

Is Tallahassee different from Leon County on Pool Construction?

No. Tallahassee's rule (Permit required) matches the general pattern in Leon County.

Building It Yourself? Here's What You'll Need

Meeting the pool safety code? Barrier and safety gear homeowners rely on:

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