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.
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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 the communities of Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, 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.
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Searching for a Record without an Account in Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions for how to search for a record without a Pinellas County Access Portal account....
Upload a Verification Document in Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions on how to upload a document attachment for verification in Pinellas County Access Portal....
Create an Account in Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions on how to register for a new user account in Pinellas County Access Portal....
Link a License to an Existing Account in the Pinellas County Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions on how to link a license to an existing account in Pinellas County Access Portal....
Make Revisions to an Existing Record in the Pinellas County Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions to make revisions to an existing record with a Pinellas County access Portal account....
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....
Apply for an Express Permit (licensed contractors), Pay Fees, Schedule an Inspection in Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions on how to apply for a permit, pay fees and schedule an inspection in Pinellas County Access Portal....
Add a Delegate in Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions on how to add/invite a delegate in Access Portal. The delegate must have an account in the Pinellas County Access Portal or through another municipal portal for Accela Citizen Access. ...
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....