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Building and Development Review Services provides building permits, building inspections and code reference for unincorporated Pinellas County and six partner communities.
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Offline Field Report Inspection Instructions (A/C Equal Changeout – No Gas, Oil or Electric)
Please complete all steps listed in the Offline Report Inspection Instructions form and complete the Wire Size/Heat Shield Affidavit (required for all mechanical virtual......
Offline Field Report Inspection Instructions (2 A/C Changeout – No Gas, Oil or Electric)
Please complete all steps listed in the Offline Report Inspection Instructions form listed below and complete the Wire Size/Heat Shield Affidavit (required for......
Offline Field Report Inspection Instructions (Reroof Tile)
Please complete all steps listed in the Offline Report Inspection Instructions form. Visit our Virtual Inspections Page for more information....
Offline Field Report Inspection Instructions (Reroof Shingle and/or Flat)
Please complete all steps listed in the Offline Report Inspection Instructions form. Visit our Virtual Inspections Page for more information....
Offline Field Report Inspection Instructions (Garage Door Replacement)
Please complete all steps listed in the Offline Report Inspection Instructions form. Visit our Virtual Inspections Page for more information....
Offline Field Report Inspection Instructions (Shutters with Electric)
Please complete all steps listed in the Offline Report Inspection Instructions form and complete the Wire Size Affidavit. Visit our Virtual Inspections......
Offline Field Report Inspection Instructions (Shutters – No Electric)
Please complete all steps listed in the Offline Report Inspection Instructions form. Visit our Virtual Inspections Page for more information....
Offline Field Report Inspection Instructions (Siding, Soffit, and Fascia Stucco over Frame)
Please complete all steps listed in the Offline Report Inspection Instructions form. Upload all documents to the Pinellas County Access Portal. Visit Virtual......
Offline Field Report Inspection Instructions (Window/Door Replacement)
Please complete all steps listed in the Offline Report Inspection Instructions form. Visit our Virtual Inspections Page for more information....
Permit Exemptions for Work Under $7,500
As of July 1, 2026, new permit exemptions under Florida House Bill 803 (Florida Statute 553.79) are in effect for unincorporated Pinellas......