Permits
Pinellas County requires a permit for any new building, addition, remodeling, or demolition, or work in excess of $500.00 or which would require an inspection.
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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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Popular Services
- Apply for a Building Permit
- Apply for a Docks/Dredge and Fill Permit
- Apply for an Express Permit (licensed contractors), Pay Fees, Schedule an Inspection in Access Portal
- Apply for a Tree Removal/Habitat Permit
- Apply for a Utilization Permit
- Create an Account in Access Portal
- Submit a Central Permit Form
Applying for a Building Permit
Online Applications In the Pinellas County access portal you can submit applications, upload plans, schedule inspections and find answers about Building and......
Express Permits
Express permits are for simple projects that meet certain criteria and can be reviewed and issued quicker than standard permits. Online express......
Commercial Permits
Commercial building permits cover work on non-residential buildings and multi-family structures. These projects often involve expanded technical code reviews for safety, accessibility,......
County to host neighborhood hubs for storm repair permits and recovery grants
Pinellas County is bringing permitting and recovery resources directly to local neighborhoods this March and April to help residents resolve storm repairs......
County simplifies tree-permitting ordinance
Pinellas County has updated its tree permitting ordinance to simplify the permitting process and provide more flexibility. These changes, found in Chapter......
New Tree Regulations in Effect Jan. 23, 2026
Pinellas County Commissioners adopted revised tree regulations aimed at improving clarity, flexibility and achieving better environmental outcomes based on site conditions. The......
People First Hurricane Recovery Programs
Programs to support homeowners, tenants, and local landlords impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, or Milton...
Residential Permits
Residential building permits cover most work on one- and two-family dwellings and related structures. They help ensure your home improvements are safe,......
Building Permit Review Times & Activity
Get a clear, up-to-date view of how building permitting is performing across unincorporated Pinellas County and its six partner communities: Belleair Beach,......
Expedited Residential Building Permits
Pinellas County offers Expedited Residential Permitting for Planned Homes in accordance with Florida Statute (F.S.) 177.073. Effective Oct. 1, 2024, up to......