Owning a Home
Pinellas County has resources and services to support both first-time homeowners and long-term residents.
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Solid Waste Department
Manages the Solid Waste Disposal Complex, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center, Where Does It Go? Search Tool (how to get rid of an item) and provides tours.
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Consumer Tips: Finding a Home
Home Inspections Defects often go unnoticed by the average person. Before hiring a qualified individual to inspect the home, experts recommend that......
Requirements for Attaching Plywood for Window Protection
Wood structural panels with a minimum thickness of 7 / 16 inch (11.1 mm) and a maximum span of 44 inches (1118......
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. The following is a list of general requirements. If you......
Retrofitting Your Home for Hurricanes
There are a few different areas where you can retrofit your home to make it more hurricane resistant. A major area that......
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......
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......
Building Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a list of commonly asked building questions for the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County. If you live in one......
Florida Lien Law Information
According to Florida Statute 713, Part 1, anyone who works on your property or provides materials and is not paid in full......
Homeowners’ Peace of Mind
Human Services Spotlight Issue #10 Unlicensed contractor gets jail time. Seven homeowners get their money back. Seven Pinellas County consumers who needed......