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Pinellas County has resources and services to support both first-time homeowners and long-term residents.
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Utilities Department
Pinellas County Utilities strives to provide customers with the safest uninterrupted service through planning, assessing, maintaining, and renewing water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems and providing education and resources.
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- Substantial Damage & Storm Permits
- Flood Insurance
- For Residents of Unincorporated Pinellas
- Environmental and Flood Information For New Residents and Businesses
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection
- Picking a Contractor
- Habitat Permit & Environmental Compliance
- Building Departments in Pinellas County
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. View Commercial Plan Review Requirements. The following is a list......
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......