Licenses and Permits
Before fixing up your home or property, make sure you or your contractor have the necessary permits and licenses.
Always hire a licensed contractor. It’s the law.
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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 the communities of Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Shore, Indian Rocks Beach, Kenneth City, Oldsmar and Safety Harbor. The department also reviews land development applications in accordance with the County’s Land Development Code.
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Contractor Licensing Department
The Contractor Licensing Department manages the business of the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board. We license contractors to ensure workers in the county have the skills required to perform their work, monitor contractors' liability and workers' compensation insurance to protect citizens and enforce Florida and County statutes and ordinances.
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View All ServicesApply for a Building Permit
Building permit applications should be submitted using the Pinellas County Access Portal. Use the button below, then follow these steps: Check your…
Add a Subcontractor
This form is required prior to permit issuance and must be submitted and signed by the Primary Contractor (permit holder) or an…
Information & Resources
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.
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.
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.
Consumer Protection – Contracting
The following construction and home improvement contractors are required to be licensed or registered with the Pinellas Construction Licensing Board: Contractors: Alarm…
Picking a Contractor
If you are planning to have work done that requires a building permit, it’s important to select a qualified contractor to perform…
Tips for Choosing a Contractor
Choosing a contractor for a home improvement project can be overwhelming. Here are a few tips to help you. Verify that the…
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....
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....
Find a Licensed Contractor
To ensure that Pinellas County residents receive high-quality work performed by reliable contractors, most construction trades require a license. Visit the Pinellas......
Homeowner Guidelines for Trimming Mangroves
Mangroves are tropical trees that grow in calm intertidal areas where temperatures do not usually drop below freezing for prolonged periods. They provide......
Guía para la Poda de Manglares del Condado Pinellas
Los mangles son árboles tropicales que crecen en zonas interiores tranquilas en las que las temperaturas no suelen descender por debajo del......
Landscape Maintenance & Fertilizer Application Certification Requirements
All landscaping professionals working in Pinellas County must complete an approved training program and display a Pinellas County vehicle decal. Landscaping professionals......
Collection: Garbage & Recycling
Garbage and recycling collection services are managed independently by municipalities (incorporated areas) and County-licensed private haulers (unincorporated areas). Pinellas County does not......