Hurricane Preparedness in Citrus County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Citrus County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Flood Elevation
Buildings exempt from the Florida Building Code but sited in a Citrus County flood hazard area must have their lowest floor's elevation certified twice, once when the floor is placed and again at final inspection, under Sec. 18-200, so the floodplain administrator can confirm it clears the required flood elevation.
Citrus County Lowest Floor Elevation Certification
Some RestrictionsCitrus County Code § 18-200
(d)Buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code, lowest floor inspection. Upon placement of the lowest floor, including basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the owner of a building, structure or facility exempt from the Florida Building Code, or the owner's authorized agent, shall submit to the floodplain administrator:(1)If a design flood elevatio...
Storm Debris
After a declared disaster, Citrus County can remove debris from private residential streets only when it poses an immediate threat to health, safety or welfare, weighed against 14 specific criteria such as blocking rescue vehicles or hindering utility restoration. Property owners and associations must first sign an indemnification agreement.
Citrus County's Storm Debris Removal Authority
Some RestrictionsCitrus County Code § 30-41(a)
(a)Intent and purpose. In the event of a disaster, the primary mission of the county will be to protect lives and property, restore governmental services and clear public streets. However, depending on the magnitude of or type of the disaster, there may exist, under certain circumstances, a need for the county to provide resources to private residential communities. The intent and purpose of th...
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