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.
Featured Government Office
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.
Learn MoreInfo & Resources
Popular Services
Events
View All EventsCode Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing
BCC Assembly Room, 5th Floor, Pinellas County CourthousePCCLB Special Magistrate Hearing
PCCLB Special Magistrate hearings are typically held at 9:00 a.m. in the Clearwater Courthouse, 315 Court Street, 5th Floor Assembly Room, Clearwater,…
Development Review Committee – Site Plan Review and Pre-Application Review
MEETING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Development Review Committee (DRC) site plan meetings are comment review meetings. Pre-applications meetings are concept plan…
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing
BCC Assembly Room, 5th Floor, Pinellas County CourthouseServices
View All ServicesAdd a Subcontractor
This form is required prior to permit issuance and must be submitted and signed by the Primary Contractor (permit holder) or an…
Apply for a Building Permit
Building permit applications should be submitted using the Pinellas County Access Portal. View Access Portal Instructions & FAQs. Find more…
Apply for a Zoning Clearance
Zoning clearance applications should be submitted through the Pinellas County Access Portal. Click the link below, then follow these steps: Create an…
Report a Drainage Issue
Pinellas County Development Review Services aims to promote development practices that work for all residents and business owners of Pinellas County and…
Request a Site Plan Pre-Application Meeting
Use the Access Portal to request a site plan pre-application meeting with Pinellas County. This meeting will help guide you through the…
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 listed…
Submit a Notice of Commencement
Notice that improvements will be made to certain real property. When this form is required, the form needs to be recorded with…
Submit an Owner/Contractor Affidavit
Affidavit filled out by owner and contractor as required by state law before being issued a building permit. Form must be signed…
Information & Resources
Building Codes and County Policies
Looking for Code Enforcement? Find common enforcement codes here. Building Codes Pinellas County Building Policies
BDRS Forms & Permit Applications
For questions and concerns, please contact us at (727) 464-3888, or through our Live Chat feature in the footer of this page….
Common Enforcement Codes and Questions
The following summaries will help you identify and understand different sections of the Pinellas County Code. These codes apply to unincorporated Pinellas…
Contractor Licensing Department
The Contractor Licensing Department manages the business of the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB). The PCCLB has been licensing contractors, enforcing…
Habitat Permit & Environmental Compliance
Trees and native vegetation provide beneficial public resources. It’s crucial to protect our natural ecosystem by maintaining adequate tree numbers, replanting vegetation,…
Project Management
Project Management Team Our dedicated Project Management team is a diverse group with a broad range of technical knowledge and skills that…
Site Engineering, Grading and Drainage
Grading and drainage means the proper routing of rainfall runoff to its ultimate discharge point. This could mean anything from directing roof…
Stormwater Manual
The Pinellas County Stormwater Manual (see PDF) provides a comprehensive, responsible approach to stormwater design and management in Pinellas County. The Board…
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....
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. ...
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....
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 Risk Letter Sample
Sample risk letter from Pinellas County Building Services & Development Review....