Code Enforcement
Pinellas County Code Enforcement helps maintain important quality standards to achieve the highest property values possible and ensure the health and safety of all residents.
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Code Enforcement Division
Pinellas County Code Enforcement, a division of Building Development and Review Services, is responsible for enforcing codes in the unincorporated areas of our county. Code enforcement is important for the health and safety of our residents, and it helps maintain quality standards and high property values.
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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......
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......
Short Term Rental/Certificate of Use: FAQs
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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......
Pinellas County Commission adopts short-term-rental ordinance
New program for unincorporated County promotes owner accountability,guest safety, neighborhood preservation Pinellas County Commissioners on Tuesday evening adopted a short-term rental ordinance......
Short-Term Rental (STR) Certificate of Use Program
Welcome to the Pinellas County Short-Term Rental (STR) guide! Whether you’re renting out your property for the first time or you’re a......
Bringing Down the House: County clears new path for community revival
In early August, the County tore down the "Blue House," a condemned property at 3925 Mohr Ave. in St. Petersburg. This demolition marked a major milestone in the County's ongoing efforts to improve the area....
Solid Waste partners with Code Enforcement to help property owners in need
Photo Caption: Before and after photos of the Clearwater home that was assisted by the partnership. Pinellas County Solid Waste’s Household Hazardous......