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
Building Permit and Inspection Utilization Report
Fiscal Year 2019 Per Florida Statute 553.80, you can review our permit cost and utilization data for 2019. We provide this information......
Unincorporated Permit Requirements
Learn what projects do and don't require a permit for locations in unincorporated Pinellas County....
Residential Swimming Pools
Section 424.2 requires all new private swimming pools be constructed with specific safety features to help prevent drowning. Section 424.2.6.6 requires all......
Building Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a list of commonly asked building questions for the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County, as well as Belleair Beach,......
BDRS Forms & Permit Applications
Common Permit Forms The following forms are frequently required to apply for a permit: Storm Recovery Forms Visit our storm recovery permitting......
Schedule an Inspection for Contractors
To request an inspection, you can use the Pinellas County Access Portal or call the Automated Inspection Phone Line (formerly IVR) at......
Pinellas County Access Portal
If you have questions or require assistance with the Pinellas County Access Portal, please contact us, or visit the page for the......