Pasco County Development Services

09/03/2026

September 1–5 is Drowsy Driver Prevention Week!
The Metropolitan Planning Organization is reminding everyone that staying alert behind the wheel saves lives.
Driving drowsy is dangerous, even a moment of fatigue can lead to disaster. When you’re tired, you risk:
• Slower thinking and reaction time
• Poor judgment and blurred vision
• Reduced awareness and impaired abilities
• Micro-sleep episodes — those quick “nod offs” that can turn deadly
Your safety matters. If you’re feeling tired, pull over, rest, and protect yourself and others on the road.
Stay alert. Stay safe. Stay awake out there, Pasco County.
Learn Moreat flhsmv.gov/drowsy

08/21/2026

08/19/2026

We want YOUR input! Join us at the next Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting Thursday, August 20, at 10 a.m. in the West Pasco Government Center in New Port Richey. We welcome your comments! View the agenda at mypas.co/MeetingAgendas or call 727.847.2411 for more info.

08/14/2026

You’re invited!
’s Metropolitan Planning Organization is sharing the final recommendations for the Transportation Resilience Improvement Plan: The Road to Resiliency — and we’d love for you to be part of the conversation.

The plan includes more than 31 new projects and 11 policy and program recommendations designed to strengthen our transportation system against challenges like extreme heat, flooding, and emergency evacuations. It’s all about keeping our community moving safely, no matter what comes our way.

Get involved — join us to learn more and review the final plan recommendations.

Thursday, August 20
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
West Pasco Government Center

We hope to see you there! If you can’t attend, please visit mypas.co/MPOprojects for more info.

08/11/2026

It’s season! Our Bright Futures Cross Here campaign focuses on educating and encouraging Florida motorists, parents, caregivers and children to Know Their Zone, from approaching school zones and buses to properly securing children in the right car seat.

We want to remind you of the importance of taking proper safety precautions, because every driver plays an essential role in keeping children safe.

For more information and tips to ensure safe travels throughout the school year, visit flhsmv.gov/safety-center/child-safety.

08/11/2026

Heads Up, Homeowners!
If you’re planning a small home project, there’s a new permit exemption for residential improvements valued at $7,500 or less — but before you get started, make sure your project actually qualifies.

This exemption does NOT apply if:
• Your home is in a Special Flood Hazard Area
• The work involves electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, or structural changes
• The project is on a multi family or commercial building

If any of these apply, you’ll still need a permit — no matter the cost.

Not sure whether your project qualifies? Visit mypas.co/BuildingConstruction or call 727-847-2411.

08/06/2026

August 2–8 is National Stop on Red Week!
’s Metropolitan Planning Organization is reminding you that safety is everyone’s responsibility, not just this week, but every day and every time you’re on the road.
Together, we can protect our communities, families, and children by always stopping on red.
Let’s make safe choices that keep Pasco moving forward.

National Stop on Red Week is a stark reminder that red-light running is one of the causes of crashes, deaths and injuries at intersections. 🚦⚠️

Always. STOP.🛑On. Red.🔴

08/04/2026

Join us at the next Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the Historic Pasco County Courthouse Boardroom in Dade City. Members of the public can take part in the meeting in-person or virtually. For more information about participating in Planning Commission meetings, please visit mypas.co/PublicComment or contact
Pasco County Customer Service at 727.847.2411.

08/04/2026

Get involved in shaping Pasco County’s transportation future!
Join us August 5 for our Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) advisory committee meetings. All MPO meetings are open to the public, and you can share your thoughts during the public comments at the start of every meeting. YOU can make a difference!
For more info, call 727.847.2411 or email [email protected].
To learn more about Pasco's MPO, visit: PascoMPO.net