Building Codes and Policies
Review Florida building codes, Pinellas County ordinances and local technical amendments to the Florida building code.
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Building and Development Review Services Department
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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- After-the-Fact Storm Permitting
- 2023 Florida Building Code Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
- Mobile and Manufactured Home Substantial Damage Instructions
- Substantial Damage-Substantial Improvement Appraisal Review Checklist
- Substantial Damage & Storm Permits
- Storm repair requirements for condominiums, apartments and townhome buildings
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- Residential Plan Review Requirements
Opening Protection Exemption Form
PDF form for Opening Protection Exception for one and two family dwellings constructed under codes other than the Florida Building Code, located in windborne debris regions....
FEMA Cost Breakdown Worksheet
Package including FEMA Building Shell Cost Breakdown Worksheet. Each page consists of a line item and related information/costs associated with that line item. ...
New Commercial Development Work Flow Chart
Document showing work flow for Architectural-Structural Plan Developments and Civil Site Plan Developments, from Concept Plan to final approvals, permits and construction or demolition....
Nonconversion Acknowledgment for Structures in the Floodplain Policy & Procedure
2018 letter explaining the procedure for owners of a new/substantially improved structure in the special flood hazard area to submit a “Nonconversion Acknowledgment For Structures in the Floodplain” form....
Pinellas County Code of Ordinances
The Pinellas County Code of Ordinances is maintained by Municode....
Apply for a Building Permit
Do we serve your area? Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services department serves unincorporated areas, Belleair Beach, Belleair Shore, Indian Rocks......
Your Guide To Flood Information in Pinellas County
Know Your Risk for Flooding Pinellas County often has storms that cause flooding. Flooding can occur when there is heavy rainfall or......
Prevent Prohibited Drainage Connections
What Is A Prohibited Connection? A prohibited connection is any direct or indirect connection to the storm drainage system that results in......
Prevent Construction Pollution
Pinellas County’s stormwater ordinance, Article VI, Chapter 58, is intended to protect the water quality and natural habitat of creeks, lakes and......
Affordable Housing Incentives
Pinellas County’s Land Development Code allows for certain incentives to the developer of an Affordable Housing Development (AHD). These regulatory and financial......