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Visit our Substantial Damage/Substantial Improvement page to learn more about how these regulations may affect rebuilding or renovating your property after a major storm and the steps you can take to ensure compliance
Visit our Storm Recovery Permitting page to schedule inspections and obtain permits needed for repairs, rebuilding requirements from storm damage.
Building and Development Review Services provides building permits, building inspections and code reference for unincorporated Pinellas County and the communities of Belleair Beach, Belleair Shore, Indian Rocks Beach, Kenneth City, Oldsmar and Safety Harbor. The department also reviews land development applications in accordance with the County’s Land Development Code.Â
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