Building & Development
Pinellas County makes sure development proposals are in line with the comprehensive plan, enforces building and construction codes, issues permits and provides information to help with renovation and construction projects.

Building and Development Review Services Department
Building and Development Review Services provides building permits, building inspections and code reference for unincorporated Pinellas County and the communities of Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Shore, Indian Rocks Beach, Oldsmar and Safety Harbor. The department also reviews land development applications in accordance with the County’s Land Development Code.
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Permits for RVs or other temporary shelter for unincorporated Pinellas during repairs
Residents of unincorporated Pinellas County whose home was damaged and made uninhabitable because of Hurricane Idalia may apply to place a temporary shelter on their property until their primary home can be repaired or replaced....
Condo Milestone Inspections
The State now requires condos and residential cooperative (co-op) association buildings three stories or taller to have structural inspections called “milestone inspections”......
Pinellas County earns improved Class 2 rating from National Flood Insurance Program
Pinellas County Government has earned an improved Community Rating System (CRS) rating from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The new Class......
Submit a Central Permit Form
The Central Permit Form is used for in person Express Owner/Builder permits. Owner/Builder means that the Owner will be performing the construction......
Annual update of local hazard mitigation strategy plan complete
In an ongoing effort to reduce the impact of hazards such as flooding, sea level rise and storm surge, Pinellas County, municipal......
Pinellas County launches new virtual building inspection service
As of April 3, contractors and homeowners in Pinellas County are able to save time by completing certain building inspections virtually using......
Virtual Inspections
Now available for select commercial and residential permits Save time using our new virtual inspection tool! As of April 2023, customers have......
Special Event – Authorized Vendor List
The vendors listed below have provided proof that they meet Pinellas County insurance requirements to offer specific services at Special Events held......
Special Event – Authorized Vendor List
The vendors listed below have provided proof that they meet Pinellas County insurance requirements to offer specific services at Special Events held......
Submit a Protected Address Permit
If your address is protected, please fill out the permit form below, excluding the homeowner’s name. The form can be emailed or......