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 seven partner communities.
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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.
Learn MoreCollection: 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......
For Residents of Unincorporated Pinellas
Unincorporated refers to property not within city limits. Services for unincorporated areas, as well as some services for incorporated areas, are provided......
Mangroves
Mangroves are protected by the State’s Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act and cannot be trimmed unless you qualify for an exemption or......
Contractor Licensing Department
The Contractor Licensing Department manages the business of the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB). The PCCLB has been licensing contractors, enforcing......
Unincorporated Permit Requirements
Learn what projects do and don't require a permit for locations in unincorporated Pinellas County....
Residential Plan Review Requirements
Pinellas County Building Services uses a comprehensive checklist for all plan reviews. View Commercial Plan Review Requirements. The following is a list......
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,......
Construction Contractors
Human Services Spotlight Series #8 Protecting Pinellas Residents from Unlicensed Contractors In April 2017, a Pinellas County homeowner entered into a written......