Hurricane Preparedness in Leon County, FL (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Leon County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Leon County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Hurricane Shutters
Leon County requires a building permit before you install, replace, or remove impact-resistant window or door coverings on any structure.
Leon County Storm Shutter Permit
Some RestrictionsSec. 5-1.05, Leon County Code of Ordinances
Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact-resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, ... shall first make application to ...
Storm Debris
Leon County requires storm debris to be sorted by type and stacked at the road's edge for county pickup, with strict placement limits.
Leon County Storm Debris Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsSec. 2-341
The owners of private property... shall be responsible for ensuring that the placement of any disaster-generated debris in county rights-of-way or on private roads for removal by county workforces satisfies the following conditions: a. The disaster-generated debris shall be neatly stacked, piled, or placed with its leading edge lying within the three-foot roadside shoulder area on either side o...
Hurricane Preparedness by City in Leon County
1 cities in Leon County have their own hurricane preparedness rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Leon County ordinances
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