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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Retrofitting Your Home for Hurricanes
There are a few different areas where you can retrofit your home to make it more hurricane resistant. Two critical actions you......
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, as well as Belleair Beach,......
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......
Construction Contractors
Human Services Spotlight Series #8 Protecting Pinellas Residents from Unlicensed Contractors In April 2017, a Pinellas County homeowner entered into a written......