Business & Industry
Pinellas County is committed to helping businesses grow and thrive to support a vibrant community. A business-friendly environment, an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture, and unbeatable quality of life make Pinellas County a community with boundless opportunities.
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Economic Development Department
Pinellas County Economic Development supports existing businesses and attracts new employers to Pinellas County.
Learn MoreInfo & Resources
- Small Business Enterprise Program
- Occupational Licenses/Business Tax Receipts
- Florida Small Business Development Center
- Help for Entrepreneurs
- Chambers of Commerce
- Pinellas County Economic Development Data Center
- Green Business Partnership
- Corporate Sponsorship Program
- Business Retention and Expansion
Programs
View All ProgramsEmployment Sites Program
Pinellas County has committed funds in excess of $80 million to assist in the construction and redevelopment of industrial (manufacturing & flex)…
Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program
The Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program protects our waterways by controlling how wastewater is disposed into city sewer systems and treatment facilities. All…
Small Quantity Generator Program
All counties in Florida are required by the legislature to establish and implement a Small Quantity Generator (SQG) notification and verification program…
Pay a Fee in Pinellas County Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions to pay a fee in the Pinellas County Access Portal....
Schedule an Inspection in Access Portal
Visit the Pinellas County Access Portal and follow the step-by-step instructions below to schedule an inspection....
Searching for a Record with an Account in the Pinellas County Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions for how to search for a record with a Pinellas County Access Portal account....
Searching for a Record without an Account in Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions for how to search for a record without a Pinellas County Access Portal account....
Create an Account in Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions on how to register for a new user account in Pinellas County Access Portal....
Link a License to an Existing Account in the Pinellas County Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions on how to link a license to an existing account in Pinellas County Access Portal....
Make Revisions to an Existing Record in the Pinellas County Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions to make revisions to an existing record with a Pinellas County access Portal account....
Opening Protection Exemption Form
PDF form for Opening Protection Exception for one and two family dwellings constructed under codes other than the Florida Building Code, located in windborne debris regions....
Add a Delegate in Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions on how to add/invite a delegate in Access Portal. The delegate must have an account in the Pinellas County Access Portal or through another municipal portal for Accela Citizen Access. ...
Apply for an Express Permit (licensed contractors), Pay Fees, Schedule an Inspection in Access Portal
Step-by-step instructions on how to apply for a permit, pay fees and schedule an inspection in Pinellas County Access Portal....