Building & Development

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals (BOAA) is a volunteer board appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The BOAA reviews nonconforming…

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearings are typically held on the 2nd Monday of every month at 9:00 a.m. in the Clearwater Courthouse,…

The Development Review Committee (DRC) is established pursuant to Section 138-64, Pinellas County Land Development Code (LDC), to review and analyze certain…

The Local Planning Agency (LPA) consists of appointed members selected from the community. It has the responsibility for making recommendations to the Board of…

This form is required prior to permit issuance and must be submitted and signed by the Primary Contractor (permit holder) or an…

Building permit applications should be submitted using the Pinellas County Access Portal. View Access Portal Instructions & FAQs. Find more information about…

Zoning clearance applications should be submitted through the Pinellas County Access Portal. Click the link below, then follow these steps: Create an…

Pinellas County Development Review Services aims to promote development practices that work for all residents and business owners of Pinellas County and…

Use the Access Portal to request a site plan pre-application meeting with Pinellas County. This meeting will help guide you through the…

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…

Notice that improvements will be made to certain real property. When this form is required, the form needs to be recorded with…

Affidavit filled out by owner and contractor as required by state law before being issued a building permit. Form must be signed…

Looking for Code Enforcement? Find common enforcement codes here. Building Codes Pinellas County Building Policies

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The following summaries will help you identify and understand different sections of the Pinellas County Code. These codes apply to unincorporated Pinellas…

The Contractor Licensing Department manages the business of the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB). The PCCLB has been licensing contractors, enforcing…

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 Team Our dedicated Project Management team is a diverse group with a broad range of technical knowledge and skills that…

Grading and drainage means the proper routing of rainfall runoff to its ultimate discharge point. This could mean anything from directing roof…

The Pinellas County Stormwater Manual (see PDF) provides a comprehensive, responsible approach to stormwater design and management in Pinellas County. The Board…