Scheduling Building Inspections

In Pinellas County, all permitted building and construction projects require an inspection. To maintain our high standards of customer service, we are adhering to the following process for inspection scheduling:

  • You may schedule an inspection at any time.
  • Calls received prior to 3:30 p.m. may be scheduled for the next business day.
  • Calls received after 3:30 p.m. will be scheduled for the second business day.
  • Virtual inspections are available for select permit types.

Use the Pinellas County Access Portal for all of your inspection needs!

Schedule an In-Person Inspection

Schedule Online

Online (registered users only) using the Pinellas County Access Portal. You will need to have your assigned permit number. You can schedule an inspection as far as nine business days in advance.

  • Visit the Pinellas County Access Portal
  • You must be logged in to make, change, or cancel inspections
  • Select your record/permit number
  • Select the blue Schedule/Request an Inspection link
  • You will see an inspection list appear. Select an inspection, and continue.
  • Select a date, and all day. Then continue.
  • Make sure the address is correct. Change the contact if needed, and continue
  • Add notes if needed, and continue.
  • Verify all information and select Finish.

Schedule via the Inspection Phone Line

Automated Phone System at (727) 453-4000. You will need to have your inspection code and your assigned permit number. You can schedule an inspection as far as nine business days in advance.

  • Select Press 1 to schedule an inspection, 2 to reschedule or cancel, 3 to get inspection results, 0 to talk to staff
  • Select first your permit letters
    • 1 BC, 2 BR, 3 EBP, 4 CBP, 5 RUP, 6 HTP, 7 CB, and 8 CW
  • Choose your year
  • Enter your five digits
  • Select inspection type by entering the four-digit code
  • Select a date

Complete a Virtual Inspection

Customers can now complete certain inspections virtually, without waiting for an in-person inspector. As of April 3, 2023, virtual inspections are available for the following permit types. This option will be available for additional permit types in the future. Learn more on our Virtual Inspections page.

  • Mechanical air conditioner replacement (changeout)
  • Water heaters (all types)
  • Water softener replacement

Reschedule an Inspection

  • Visit the Pinellas County Access Portal
    • You must be logged in to make, change, or cancel inspections
  • Select Schedule a Building Inspection
  • Click on your record number
  • Select Actions
  • Select Reschedule
  • Select your new date, and all day, then continue.
  • Make sure the address is correct. Change the contact if needed, and continue.
  • Add notes if needed, and continue.
  • Verify all information and select Finish.

Cancel an Inspection

  • Select Schedule a Building Inspection
  • Click on your record number
  • Select Actions
  • Select Cancel
  • Select Cancel Inspection

To cancel a Same Day inspection, please call the Inspections Department. The department can be reached at (727) 464- 3888, Option 1.

View an Inspection Result

  • Visit the Pinellas County Access Portal
  • Type your permit number in the search box Ex: EBP-22-01234
  • Select the Record Info link
  • Select the Inspections link
  • Your results will appear below

For inspection questions or concerns, please contact our Inspections Department at (727) 464-3888, then choose Option 1 or email them at Building@Pinellas.gov