Digital Plan Room
All permitting applications and site plan submissions are now managed through the Pinellas County Access Portal. Save this page as a favorite!
This page is updated regularly with how-to-guides, FAQs and the latest permitting and site plan application news.
Getting Started
All online permitting applications and site plan submittals must be entered through the Pinellas County Access Portal. A user account is required to submit all application types.
Resources for new Pinellas County Access Portal users:
Online Permits
Express Permits
(Same-day issued, licensed contractors only; Owner builders and private providers, please contact us)
- Building
- Garage Door
- Shutters Without Electric
- Shutters With Electric
- Siding, Soffit, Fascia, Stucco Over Frame
- Windows, Doors
- Electrical
- Pool Pump, Heat Pump
- Recert/Restore Power
- Safety Inspection for Daycare Or ALF
- Service Change 1 – 2 Family Only
- Gas
- Change LP Gas Supplier/No New Lines
- Conv. Electric to Gas Water Heater
- Gas Appliance Replacement
- Replace Natural Gas Water Heater
- Mechanical
- A/C Equal Change Out (No Gas, Oil, Or Electric)
- A/C Equal Change Out with Duct No Electric
- A/C Equal Change Out with Electric
- A/C Equal Change Out with Electric and Duct
- A/C Heat Recovery Unit
- Duct Replacement Existing
- Furnace Change Out (No Electric, Gas, Or Compressor)
- Furnace With A/C Equal Change Out
- Plumbing
- Cure In Place Pipe Liner System
- Emergency Sewer/Water Service Replacement Only
- Interior Only Building Drain Replacement
- Plumbing Fixture Replacement Res/Comm
- Repipe Water Distribution Interior Only
- Shower Pan Replacement (Plumbing Only)
- Tub To Shower Conversion (Includes Building)
- Walk-In Tub Conversion
- Water Heater Equal Change Out, Tank or Tankless
- Water Relocate/Tank or Tankless or New Tank
- Water Soft/Cond, New Relocate
- Water Conditioner Replacement
- Roofing
- Reroof Metal, Alum – Res/Comm
- Shingle and/or Flat
- Tile
- Refrigeration
- Equal Change out
Habitat and Sediment Control Permit Tree Removal / Habitat / Environmental Compliance
- Tree Removal
- Development Activities
Plats Site Development
Right-of-Way Utilization Permit Engineering & Drainage
- Residential
- Commercial
- Utilities
- Special Events
- Site Plans Site Development
Zoning Clearances Zoning & Land Use
- Fences
- Driveways
- Liquor
- Adult Use
- Short Term Vacation Rentals
- Standalone Fill
- Slab/Patios/ including Pavers not part Building Permits
- Zoning Verification Letters
Residential Building
| Permit | Subtype |
|---|---|
| New Construction | -Residential New Building -Accessory Structures |
| NEW Single Family-Duplex- Townhome | -Single Family -Duplex -Townhome Individual Unit |
| Aluminum Structure | -Canopy/Carport -Screen Room/Pool Enclosure -Mobile Home Accessory Package |
| Sun Room | -Sun Room |
| Addition | -Addition To Building |
| Remodel/Repair/Renovation | -Interior Remodel -Exterior Renovation -Repair -Interior/Exterior Remodel -Kitchen/Bathroom remodel standalone (no change in footprint) |
| Building Other | -Shed Prefab Tie-down only -Shed Site Built -Foundation Stabilization/Sinkhole -Tanks -Tent -Other Building -Exterior Deck/Porch -Concrete Slab/Foundation |
| Demolition | -Demolition |
| Permit | Subtype |
|---|---|
| Pools and Spas | -Pool/Spa Above Ground -Pool/Spa Inground |
| Mobile Home | -Setup On Lot |
| Solar | -Domestic Water Heater -Photovoltaic -Pool/Spa Heater |
| Fences and Walls | -Fence -Masonry Fence/Wall -Seawall -Retaining Wall |
| Electrical | -Other electrical Standalone -Alarm System/Low Voltage -Generator -New Service-Panel -Pedestal/Power Pole/Saw Pole |
| Plumbing | -Lawn Sprinkler-Connect To City/County -Other Plumbing Standalone -New Sewer/Water service or Site Work -Existing Water Service/Sewer Replacement |
| Mechanical | -Chemical Fire Suppression -Refrigeration -Other Mechanical Standalone -New A/C System |
| Gas | -Gas-New L.P. Tank -Gas Appliance Replace -Gas Systems, New or Extend -Other Gas Standalone |
Commercial Building
| Permit | Subtype |
|---|---|
| New Construction | -New Building |
| Aluminum Structure | -Canopy/Carport -Screen Room/Pool Enclosure |
| Construction/Sale/Office Trailer | -Construction/Sale/Office Trailer |
| Tower-Antenna-Cell | -Tower-Antenna-Cell |
| Addition | -Addition To Building |
| Remodel/Repair/Renovation | -Interior Remodel -Exterior Renovation -Repair -Interior/Exterior Remodel -Kitchen/Bathroom remodel standalone (no change in footprint) |
| Building Other | -Shed Prefab Tie-down only -Shed Site Built -Foundation Stabilization/Sinkhole -Tanks -Tent -Other Building -Exterior Deck/Porch -Concrete Slab/Foundation |
| Demolition | -Demolition |
| Pools and Spas | -Pool/Above Ground -Pool/Spa Inground |
| Permit | Subtype |
|---|---|
| Solar | -Domestic Water Heater -Photovoltaic -Pool/Spa Heater |
| Fences and Walls | -Fence -Masonry Fence/Wall -Seawall -Retaining Wall |
| Signs | -Billboard -Wall no Electrical -Wall With Electrical -Monument/Pylon/Pole Signs no Electrical -Monument/Pylon/Pole Signs With Electrical -Change To Existing/Face Change |
| Medical Gas/Vacuum | -Medical Gas/Vacuum |
| Fire Sprinkler | -Fire Sprinkler |
| Electrical | -Other Electrical Standalone -Alarm System/Low Voltage -Generator -Service Change- Panel -Pedestal/Power Pole/Saw Pole |
| Plumbing | -Other Plumbing Standalone -New Sewer/Water service or Site Work -Ext Water Service/Sewer Replacement |
| Mechanical | -Hood -Chemical Fire Suppression -Refrigeration -Other Mechanical Standalone -New A/C System |
| Gas | -Gas – New L.P. Tank -Gas Appliance Replace -Gas Systems, New or Extend -Other Gas Standalone |
Inspections
- Contractors – Schedule an Inspection
- Homeowners – Schedule an Inspection
Outreach Training Sessions
In-person and virtual training sessions are coming soon! Be sure to update your contact information through the Pinellas County Access Portal to receive the latest in permitting and site plan news in your inbox.
Other Resources
- Signing and Sealing procedures can be found via the Florida Department of State website at the following links:
Engineer: FAC 61G15-23
Architect: FAC 61G-16
Surveyor: FAC 5J17.062 - Permitting Video Library
If you have questions or require assistance with the Pinellas County Access Portal, please contact us or call us at (727) 464-3888 and press 4. Feel free to submit screenshots or tell us about any errors you encounter.