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
County waives after-the-fact permit penalties to support storm recovery
Pinellas County is waiving penalty fees for after-the-fact building permits through Dec. 31, 2025, to help residents in unincorporated areas bring storm-damaged......
After-the-Fact Storm Permitting
Penalties waived through June 30, 2026. Standard permit fees still apply. Homes in unincorporated Pinellas County’s floodplains that sustained damage during Hurricanes......
County extends compliance deadline for storm-damaged properties
Pinellas County has extended its compliance deadline for property owners in unincorporated areas who received notice that their property was substantially damaged......
Unincorporated residents can view substantial damage letters online
As Pinellas County continues to press forward with initial substantial damage assessments, a new online tool allows unincorporated residents to download their......
City Substantial Damage Information
Belleair Town of Belleair Building Department901 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Belleair, 33756Phone: 727-588-1477Email: building@townofbelleair.netWebsite: https://www.townofbelleair.com/401/Building Belleair Beach City of Belleair Beach Building......
Consequences of Non-Compliance with NFIP Regulations
Why does FEMA require a Substantial Damage Assessment? Often known as the “FEMA 50% Rule,” federal floodplain requirements for major improvements or......
Substantial Damage Reassessment Application Instructions
Step-by-step instructions for submitting a Substantial Damage Reassessment Application in the Pinellas County Access Portal....
Storm Recovery Permitting
Goal Our goal is to help residents stay in their homes and businesses reopen as quickly as possible by streamlining the permitting......
Pinellas County launches new virtual building inspection service
As of April 3, contractors and homeowners in Pinellas County are able to save time by completing certain building inspections virtually using......