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.
Building and Development Review Services Department
Building and Development Review Services provides building permits, building inspections and code reference for unincorporated Pinellas County and seven 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
- Schedule an Inspection in Access Portal
- Submit a Central Permit Form
Notice of Commencement Form
PDF form for Notice of Commencement (NOC), giving notice that improvements will be made to certain real property in accordance with Section 713.13 of the Florida Statutes....
Utilization Permit Application
PDF form to apply for a Utilization Permit from Pinellas County Building & Development Review Service for construction in the Right of Way....
Maintenance Irrevocable Letter of Credit for Subdivisions – Sample
Authorization form to draw on a lending institution for an amount of money due to a failure to maintain improvements in accordance with Pinellas County requirements....
Subdivision Completion Bond Sample
Sample of Completion Bond document for a subdivision after the owner/developer has applied for approval of a plat of a certain area of land....
Right-of-Way Maintenance Bond Sample
Sample document of maintenance bond for work within right-of-way or easements, where owner certifies improvements were made pursuant to the permit and its accompanying plans and specifications....
Wellhead Protection Area Zone Map
Map showing Pinellas County wellhead protection area. ...
Utilities Affidavit of Notification Form for Activities in Protection Zone
Copy of affidavit to notify Pinellas County of construction or similar development projects in wellhead protection areas. ...
Window / Door Replacement and/or Impact Shutter Permit Form and Layout Diagram
PDF form to apply for a permit to replace a window or door and/or install an impact shutter. A Layout Diagram that identifies and locates each replacement Window/Door or Shutter install must be provided with this Permit Form....
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....
Pay a Fee in Pinellas County Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions to pay a fee in the Pinellas County Access Portal....